More than two decades after the magic of ‘Lagaan’ captivated audiences across the world, actor Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker are said to be teaming up once again for a big sports drama.
The upcoming film is said to revolve around the life of legendary Indian cricketer Lala Amarnath and will be set during the emotionally charged era of the 1947 Indo-Pakistani Partition.‘Lagaan’ continues to enjoy cult status in Indian cinema, and now the iconic actor-director duo is all set to revisit the sports genre with another emotion-driven narrative. Sources close to development revealed that the project has already entered an advanced scripting phase, with several reading sessions being held.According to Pinkvilla, reports suggest that the team is aggressively working on this story and the final draft also has creative inputs from maverick duo Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi. It is an inspiring and emotional sports drama set against the backdrop of the 1947 Indo-Pakistani Partition.Preparations for the film are said to be underway on a massive scale. The makers are said to be targeting the end of this year to begin production work, while principal photography is expected to begin around September 2026.
According to reports, another prominent actor may soon be tapped for a parallel lead role. The character is believed to portray Lala Amarnath’s closest friend, adding another emotional layer to the narrative.The report also stated that the makers are aiming to release the film by the end of this year with the aim of starting filming around September 2026. Extensive preparatory work is already underway and another lead actor is expected to come in to play the parallel role, that of Lala Amarnath’s closest friend.
Aamir Khan is making a comeback in cricket-based cinema
The film will mark Aamir Khan’s return to cricket-centric storytelling after the massive success of ‘Lagaan’. The actor is said to be thrilled to be back in the world of sports drama, especially with a story rooted in history, emotion and patriotism. Over the years, ‘Lagaan’ has remained one of the most admired sports films in Indian cinema, and it is only natural that expectations from this encounter are high among the fans.
Aamir Khan’s back-to-back films are planned
Earlier, Aamir Khan had hinted in interviews that he will be working on three back-to-back projects starting September 2026. Reports now suggest that the Lala Amarnath biopic will be the first among the films to be released.Next, the actor is expected to collaborate with director Rahul Modi for an emerging drama that is said to feature Shraddha Kapoor. After that, work is likely to begin on the sequel to ‘3 Idiots’, which is expected to star Aamir alongside Vicky Kaushal, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi. Reports claim that the sequel is scheduled to begin production in the latter half of 2027.
