Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi reunite for likely Ghatak sequel

Despite the box office failure of their recent film Batwara 1947, actor Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi are set to reunite for a fifth collaboration. The Times of India reports the upcoming project is a high-octane action film that may be a sequel to their 1996 hit Ghatak, though the title has not been confirmed. The first narration is complete, and an official announcement is expected within three months, with production likely to begin by mid-2026, subject to Deol's availability.

M9.news reports that netizens have questioned Deol's decision to work again with Santoshi so soon after Batwara 1947's failure. Some social media users said Santoshi's direction style is outdated and not suited to modern audiences. A Santoshi interview in which he described himself as pro-India and pro-humanity and said he would not wish anything bad for Pakistan has also drawn attention. A few Deol fans expressed dissatisfaction, saying he deserves better films. The Times of India notes that Batwara 1947 has been appreciated for placing humanity above religious identity.