Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt may be set to reunite on screen. Reports suggest Salman is being considered for a part in ‘Khalnayak Returns’, the long-awaited follow-up to the 1993 cult classic ‘Khalnayak’. The makers are said to be building a police officer’s role with the superstar in mind. Directed by Subhash Ghai, the original film starred Sanjay Dutt as Ballu, with Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit in key roles.
Salman Khan’s cop role in ‘Khalnayak Returns’
According to Mid-Day, Subhash has been developing a special role for Salman with the film’s writing team. The character is said to be a kind-hearted police officer who stands by Sanjay’s character and plays a meaningful part in the story. The idea is that this good Samaritan cop helps Sanjay’s character along the way. Nothing is final on the casting yet, since the script is still being worked on.
Salman Khan’s ‘Khalnayak Returns’ casting yet to be finalised
Salman’s participation, though, is not final just yet. As the film is still in the scripting phase, the makers will likely decide on the casting only after the screenplay is ready. If Khan gets on board, it will be his second outing with Subhash Ghai, after the 2008 film ‘Yuvvraaj’.
Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Maatrubhumi ’
On the work front, Salman is gearing up for his next release, the war drama ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is inspired by the real-life clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley. It also stars Chitrangda Singh, Ankur Bhatia and Abhilash Chaudhary.