Student Of The Year 2, a sequel to Karan Johar’s 2012 romantic college-drama Student Of The Year, has been in the news for so many months now. Toplined by Tiger Shroff, the film was expected to mount floors by the end of the year, but if the latest reports are to be believed, there is no possibility of that happening.
According to some industry insiders, Punit Malhotra, who has been entrusted with the responsibility of taking the film franchise forward, is not at all impressed with the script of the movie. To make it more interesting and youth-centric, he has sat down to rewrite the whole script again, which is going to take a lot of time.
That is not the only hurdle the film is facing right now. As we all know that SOTY 2 is a two heroine film, unlike the prequel which starred Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt in their debut roles, but what we don’t know anything about is who will play the female roles in the sequel. Though several names like Jhanvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Disha Patni and Ananya Pandey have been doing the rounds since months, the makers have yet not disclosed the final names.
In this situation, the future of SOTY 2 does not seem very promising.
To be produced by Karan Johar, the film will be a Dharma Productions’ presentation.
R Madhavan shares his experience portraying a father’s role for the first time alongside Ajay Devgn.
Actor addresses rumours about de-ageing technology, confirming he relied on diet and fitness instead.
Madhavan reflects on sequels and preparation for previous physically demanding roles like Saala Khadoos.
Nervous about a father’s role
At the trailer launch of De De Pyaar De 2, R Madhavan admitted he was initially nervous about playing Ajay Devgn’s on-screen father-in-law.
“I have never done a father’s role before, and competing with Ajay, I was very nervous,” Madhavan said. “I have seen other actors who are so busy when they come to the set, but Ajay sir is always present and dedicated. We have always felt connected.”
The actor also commented on the appeal of sequels. Devgn, who stars alongside Madhavan, stated, “I don’t mind sequels as long as there is a good script. I hope the film is liked by audiences. We all believe we have made a good film.”
Madhavan addressed recent rumours about de-ageing technology in his films, stating, “They’ve all been accusing me of de-ageing, but I don’t think I have the budget for that. It hasn’t happened.”
Instead, the actor relies on traditional methods of preparation, including fitness and diet adjustments, to meet the physical demands of roles.
Reflections on past roles
Madhavan reflected on the preparation for his earlier role in Saala Khadoos, a physically demanding sports drama. “When I went to train for Saala Khadoos, I consulted numerous dieticians and several people who advised me on how to lose weight and get fit, what diet to follow, what time to eat, and so on, but I couldn’t find anyone I truly resonated with,” he said.
The actor’s candid reflections reveal a focus on dedication and personal preparation rather than technological shortcuts, highlighting his commitment to authentic performances.
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