Krrish 4: Rakesh Roshan announces Hrithik Roshan’s directorial debut, 25 years after launching him in Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai

The past few months, the rumor mills have been working overtime, churning out gossip and speculations about Krrish 4, which has been in the pre-production phase for over a year now. The Hrithik Roshan starrer, which revives the Koi Mil Gaya franchise, is one of the most anticipated movies across the globe, and the fandom has been eagerly waiting for the makers to announce the film. It was said that the delay was due to budget issues, but it turns out that Rakesh Roshan, the solo producer of the movie so far, has confirmed that they have brought Aditya Chopra and his studio, Yash Raj Films, on board. Not just that, but the veteran actor-filmmaker is all set to reintroduce his son, Hrithik Roshan, as a director this time.

Hrithik Roshan To Direct Krrish 4

Yes, you read that right. Hrithik Roshan, as per Rakesh Roshan’s confirmation on Instagram, will be directing Krrish 4—and this is indeed a massive step for the actor. It’s an exciting development for fans, who will witness the superstar turning into a director for the very first time. He will also be the leading star of the movie, and pre-production has begun in full swing. The script is already locked, and the makers are now working toward moving the film into production as soon as possible. Meanwhile, whatch these stellar Hrithik Roshan films with your OTTplay Premium Subscription.

On his Instagram handle, Rakesh Roshan shared a picture of himself and Hrithik Roshan and wrote: "Duggu, 25 years back I launched you as an actor, and today again, after 25 years, you are being launched as a director by two filmmakers—Aditya Chopra & myself—to take forward our most ambitious film, #Krrish4. Wishing you all the success in this new avatar with good wishes and blessings!"

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Meanwhile, speaking to Pinkvilla, Rakesh Roshan said: "I am passing the baton of direction for Krrish 4 to my son, Hrithik Roshan, who has lived, breathed, and dreamt about this franchise since its inception with me. Hrithik has a clear and very ambitious vision for taking Krrish’s journey forward with the audience for the next decades. I couldn’t be prouder to see him wear the director’s hat for a film that means the world to us as a family. Krrish has entertained audiences worldwide, and now Hrithik will reveal the next chapters of this superhero saga, taking the vision I created so many years ago to even greater heights.”

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He added: "Hrithik and Adi (Aditya Chopra) coming together as a producer-director pair, with me behind them, is a rare and incredibly creative combination. I am sure they will turn Krrish 4 into a theatrical experience like never before in India. The dream is to make India proud globally with a larger-than-life cinematic experience like Krrish 4.”

There is no release date attached to Krrish 4 as of yet. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more updates on this and everything else from the world of streaming and films.