6th June 2023, Mumbai: Actor Mukesh Khanna, famously known as the original Shaktimaan, has shared intriguing insights into the highly anticipated Shaktimaan movie. Despite the initial announcement by Sony Pictures in February 2022, details have been scarce. However, Mukesh Khanna shed some light on the project, including its massive budget.
Confirming that the contract has been signed, Mukesh stated, “This is a grand-scale film. Each installment would cost between Rs 200-300 crore, and it will be produced by Sony Pictures, known for their work on Spider-Man. However, the production faced delays due to the pandemic. I had previously announced it on my channel that the film is happening, but…”
He continued, “I recently mentioned to someone that this is not a small-scale film; it is a colossal project that requires time. Many things are in progress, but I am not allowed to reveal them. The big question remains: Will I portray Shaktimaan? Who will take on the role? I cannot disclose that yet. Since it is a commercial film, there are various commercial discussions involved. However, one thing is certain—I will be there because Shaktimaan cannot exist without me; everyone knows that.”
Mukesh Khanna further explained, “I am not supposed to make any appearances in Shaktimaan’s costume now. They want to avoid any comparisons. However, the film is definitely coming, and there will be a final announcement soon regarding the cast and director. The production is on an international level, as it rightfully deserves.”
Meanwhile, since the initial movie announcement, there have been no further updates on the project. Speculation arose that Ranveer Singh would lead the film, but no official confirmation has been provided thus far. Fans eagerly await the official announcements that will finally unveil the details surrounding this highly anticipated Shaktimaan adaptation.