Gadar 3: Nana Patekar confirms discussing playing villain opposite Sunny Deol in Anil Sharma’s next

If there is one movie that can make fans and audiences go crazy right now, it has to be Gadar 3. The third installment in the franchise, led by Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, is one of the most anticipated, awaited, and curiosity-peaking films for a massive audience that has already turned its two predecessors into blockbusters—even when they released decades apart. If that doesn't give you an idea, the re-release of the first film was welcomed with a reception as wild as a fresh release, even after being watched numerous times on satellite television. The buzz around the third film is already immense. Now, Nana Patekar has spoken about playing the villain in the film, clarifying that discussions are ongoing, but nothing has been finalized yet.

Nana Patekar on Playing the Villain in Gadar 3

For the unversed, it was some time back when Anil Sharma spoke about the possibility of including Nana Patekar in Gadar 3. While he mentioned the movie is in an advanced stage with limited room for additions or edits, he expressed a desire to include the legendary actor if a suitable character emerged. Now, Nana Patekar has addressed these rumors, revealing that discussions are indeed taking place, but only time will tell if he’ll take on the role. 

Nana Patekar was in conversation with Lallantop, discussing his film Vanvaas, also directed by Anil Sharma. When the topic shifted to Gadar 3, Nana donned his trademark sarcastic tone and shared his thoughts. He confirmed having discussions about playing the villain with Anil Sharma but also stated that nothing has been locked yet and things are still in their early stages.

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He humorously commented on how audiences might react to Sunny Deol defeating him in a fight, adding that the scenario would require them to belong to completely different worlds if they were to face off in the film. "Kahaani kuch uss tarah ki honi chahiye ki main waha ka hoon, woh yaha ka hai," he said, emphasizing the importance of a compelling backstory.

Further in the conversation, Nana Patekar reiterated that nothing is finalized but playfully hinted that details could still be worked out later. This keeps the possibility alive for his involvement in the movie. Gadar 3 does not yet have a release window. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more updates on this and everything else from the world of streaming and films.

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