Sanjay Dutt back as gangster in ‘Khalnayak Returns’

After two decades, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be returning as gangster ‘Ballu Balram’ in Khalnayak Returns. The film will be produced by veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai.

Dutt had essayed the character of Ballu Balram in the 1993 action-thriller Khalnayak, which also starred Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff. The movie, directed by Ghai, went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year.

Ghai’s Mukta Arts and Sanjay Dutt Productions have entered into an agreement to produce Khalnayak Returns by the end of this year.

“He [Sanjay Dutt] will play Ballu Balram who comes out of jail after 20 years. The script is at its final stage. Once it’s complete, we will announce the rest of cast and credits,” said Ghai.

The 71-year-old filmmaker said a new director will helm the film.

The Taal director has rubbished reports of Tiger Shroff being part of the project.

“We are still waiting to complete the script and will take a call for the rest of cast soon,” Ghai added.