Omkara and Desi Boyz to have a Sequel confirms, Anand Pandit

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Eros International and Parag Sanghvi have jointly announced the remake of Omkara (2006) directed by Vishal Bharadwaj and a sequel to Desi Boyz (2011) starring Akshay Kumar and John Abraham directed by Rohit Dhawan.

Sharing the news, Pandit said in a statement, “Yes, it is true that I have collaborated with Eros International & Parag Sanghvi to make a sequel and a re-make of two iconic films. Each of these two films Omkara and Desi Boyz were trailblazers in their respective eras for their storytelling, star cast, and music. They still remain unforgettable for their command over their respective genres. They have a cult following for different reasons and it seemed like the perfect time to revisit these hits and take their stories forward for a new generation of viewers.”

Omkara was Bharadwaj’s take on William Shakespeare’s classic drama Othello with an ensemble cast of Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Konkana Sen Sharma and Bipasha Basu. While Desi Boyz also starring Deepika Padukone and Chitrangada Singh, marked the directorial debut of Rohit Dhawan. The star cast for both sequels is yet to be finalized.