SS Rajamouli's period epic RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in lead roles, is gearing up for a sequel, says screenwriter of the Oscar-winning film and Rajamouli's father Vijayendra Prasad. According to him, bith Ram Charan and Jr NTR, will return for the sequel. However, Part 2 may not continue the same storyline.
Vijayendra also hinted at the possibility that Rajamouli may not direct the sequel of RRR. However, he will remain associated with the project as someone “under his supervision” would helm the film.
In an interview with a Telugu channel, Vijayendra said, "We are planning to make a sequel of Ram Charan and NTR's RRR. The movie will be directed by SS Rajamouli or someone else under his supervision."
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RRR is a Telugu film that was dubbed in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam among Indian languages. It also starred Bollywood superstars Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn. The film's song Naatu Naatu, composed by MM Keeravani, became a global rage as the dance number fetched India its maiden Golden Globe and Academy Award in the Best Original Song category.
Rajamouli will next helm the film tentatively titled SSMB 29, that will see Mahesh Babu in an Indiana Jones-like adventure film. Rajamouli is likely to then direct his attention to his interpretation of the Mahabharata, that will roll out in a 10-part franchise.
