Don 2
| Don 2: The Chase Continues | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Farhan Akhtar |
| Produced by | Ritesh Sidhwani Farhan Akhtar |
| Starring | Shahrukh Khan Priyanka Chopra Boman Irani Lara Dutta Kunal Kapoor |
| Music by | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
Release date | December 23, 2011 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Don 2: The Chase Continues is an upcoming Hindi action thriller film directed by Farhan Akhtar. It is the sequel to the 2006 film, Don: The Chase Begins Again, which itself is a remake of the 1978 film Don. The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani and Om Puri, reprising their roles from the previous film, with Lara Dutta and Kunal Kapoor playing new characters. Hrithik Roshan will be seen doing a cameo appearance in the film.[1]
Cast
- Shahrukh Khan as Don
- Priyanka Chopra as Roma
- Boman Irani as Vardhaan
- Om Puri as Malik
- Lara Dutta as Lara
- Kunal Kapoor as Sameer Ali
- Sameera Reddy in a Special Appearance
- Hrithik Roshan in a Special Appearance
Production
The idea for a sequel has been conceptualized ever since the first movie was released, and a sequel was announced by Farhan Akhtar shortly after the release. However, he was involved with other commitments while Shahrukh Khan also gave his dates to the movies Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and My Name Is Khan. Recently, however, Akhtar revealed that the script and locations for the movie has been finalized.[2]
Shooting for Don 2 began from October 10, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Also, Shahrukh Khan was asked to bulk up for the movie and to develop a six-pack.[3] As of December 2010, shooting has ended in Berlin, Germany and actors have returned back to India.
International Version
There are plans to put up an international version for Don 2. This international version will combat with Tom Cruise starrer Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. This version will have no songs and trimmed drama.[4]
Rights
Reliance Big Pictures has bought the rights of Don 2 from Excel Entertainment for reportedly Rs 125 crore. The price has yet to be confirmed. It's thought that Reliance Big Pictures bought the rights for Don 2 along with other upcoming films from Excel Entertainment in a multi-film deal.[5]
References
- ^ "Hrithik agrees to do a cameo in 'Don 2' for Farhan's sake". SpiceZee. October 28, 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
- ^ "'Don 2' starts this year". bollywoodhungama. 23 February 2010. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
- ^ "SRK to have a puffed up body in 'Don 2'". Indiainfo. 23 March 2010. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
- ^ timesofindia.indiatimes.com. "International Version of Don 2".
- ^ "Rs 300 crore riding on SRK".