EXCLUSIVE: Will Sidharth Malhotra join Amitabh Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Saif Ali Khan in Aankhen 2?

Anees Bazmee is putting together a huge ensemble for the sequel to the hit thriller Aankhen. While Big B returns as the baddie, the filmmaker has approached Sidharth Malhotra for another pivotal character.

By Nayandeep Rakshit

Updated on May 25, 2019 | 03:40 PM IST | 694.7K

Sidharth Malhotra to be seen in a pivotal role in Aankhen 2

Currently, Anees Bazmee is busy filming Pagalpanti with an ensemble cast that features names like John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Ileana D'Cruz and others. But soon after this, he will move on to his next project - the sequel to the hit thriller Aankhen. Titled Aankhen 2, the movie has been announced with Amitabh Bachchan returning as the primary lead.

But like it's being reported, there are several other roles up for grabs. "It needs three other male actors and a female star. Jacqueline Fernandez, Paresh Rawal and Saif Ali Khan have almost been locked for them. There's another character for which the filmmaker needs a Gen-Y star to step in. The film will have a similar narrative like its predecessor which will keeop the viewers on tenterhooks."

For the other character, Anees has initiated talks with Sidharth Malhotra. "Sid and Bazmee have had a few meetings and they both wanted to collaborate on a film together. Although there's another comedy that Anees wants Sid to do for him, that's a solo-hero project. But right now, he wants the actor to take up Aankhen 2. It's an important character and Sid has also shown interest. Once he returns after completing his Shershaah schedule, he will sit for a narration and take a final call on the same." But if he says yes, it will indeed be a stellar cast.

Currently, Sid has two projects - Jabariya Jodi and MarJaavaan - lined up this year. He's also currently filming for the biopic on Vikram Batra and in case he gives his nod to the Mubarakan director, he will mostly begin Aankhen 2 by the end of this year or early next year.