Vaastav: The Reality directed by Mahesh Manjrekar was released in 1999. Sanjay Dutt played the role of Raghunath “Raghu” Namdev Shivalkar in the action thriller. Actor Sanjay Dutt has now confirmed that a sequel to his popular film ‘Vaastav’ is currently in development. During the launch event of ‘Khalnayak Returns’ on April 24, 2026, Sanjay Dutt officially confirmed that he is producing a sequel to the classic film ‘Vaastav’.
When a reporter followed up by asking if he had other legendary characters set to return, the actor responded. Read on for more information.
Sanjay Dutt onFASTAV 2 ‘
According to News18, when asked about the upcoming plans, Sanjay Dutt revealed that the sequel is being actively worked on. He also discussed the possibility of releasing another part of the popular Munna Bhai series. “We are working on Vaastav 2. As for Munna bhai, you have to ask Rajkumar Hirani. Raju, please bring Munna bhai back!” His request for another Munna Bhai film has revived discussions about the beloved series once again.
Subhash Ghai recalls the casting story
As reported by The New Indian Express, director Subhash Ghai shared an interesting anecdote about Sanjay’s casting in Khalnayak. “When I started working in Khalnayak, word spread in the industry. Many stars met me and expressed interest in doing the film. But I told them, ‘I already have an actor in mind.’ I called Sanju and he narrated the story. He told me, ‘Sir, I trust you.’ We’re making this movie.”The film became one of the defining releases of the 1990s.
It features Sanjay Dutt in the iconic role of Ballu, along with Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff.
The idea for “Khalnayak 2” comes from his prison days
Sanjay Dutt also shared how he first got the idea for ‘Khalnayak Returns’ during his time in prison in the 1990s. “It came to my mind to make the second part of ‘Khalnayak’ in prison (smiles). I was playing music inside the prison. The prisoners were insisting only on Khalnayak songs. I asked them: ‘Agar Khalnayak phir sebanaye, toh kaun dekhna chahega?’ (If Khalnayak is remade, who wants to see it).”
All four thousand prisoners said in unison that they would like to see him.
I told them, “Send me a one-page idea for the movie.” It took me a long time to read 4000 pages! One of the ideas I received I liked.”Dutt also added, “I was out on parole and called Mr. Subhash Ghai. I narrated this idea to him. Subhash Ghai was also excited and said ‘build an appetite’.”Sanjay Dutt was recently seen in Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
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Sanjay Dutt returns to Balu’s place as the teaser of Khalnayak’s return comes out.
