Sunday, 20th July 05:00 PM IST







There was a strong buzz in the industry that Kunal Deshmukh might opt out of Balaji Motion Pictures’ next, which is a biopic of cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin. The director says, “It’s totally untrue that I have opted out of the film and I would love to direct it. It’s just that, right now, I am very busy with 'Raja Natwarlal' and the biopic needs intensive research as the legend is a living legend. I need to get into the story board of the film, which I will not be able to do till 'Raja Natwarlal' releases.”

Asked if he is helming a project for Vishesh Films, Deshmukh adds, “Nothing with Vishesh Films.” The director has also made a sequel to his debut film 'Jannat'.

So when we asked if he plans to make a sequel to 'Raja Natwarlal', he remarked, “If it does well, I would love to. With this film, I have set up a great character. If people love the character and the story, then I would love to take it forward as a franchise.”