Ranveer Singh opens up about Simmba 2, says ‘It was always designed to be a franchise’

Ranveer Singh won hearts with his stellar performance as Simmba in the movie of the same title. The film was directed by Rohit Shetty and released in theatres in 2018. The movie was an extended one in Rohit Shetty’s cop universe. Ranveer Singh, who is currently busy with the promotions of his upcoming movie Jayeshbhai Jordaar, opened up about the sequel of Simmba.

The actor said that Simmba was always designed to be a franchise. He continued to share that he is waiting for a call from director Rohit Shetty, for Simmba 2. Ranveer also said that he would be disappointed if there is no Simmba 2. Singh confirmed that Simmba 2 is on the cards.

Speaking with Film Companion, Ranveer Singh said, “I will be very disappointed if there isn’t a Simba 2. Simba deserves a reprise. He is one of my favourite guys. Actually, Simba was always designed to be a franchise.”

 

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He added, “So, whenever Rohit (Shetty) bhai calls, I will be there. But, there will be a Simba 2. It’s one of my favourite movies and also my favourite performances so far. I will do it because I love it so much.” Previously in January, Ranveer had confirmed that the Simmba sequel is on the cards.

Simmba featured Ranveer, Sara Ali Khan and Sonu Sood in key roles. The movie was produced by Rohit Shetty Picturez and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and it became a box office success after its release.

 

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Meanwhile, after Simmba, Ranveer collaborated with Rohit Shetty for Sooryavanshi and Cirkus. While Sooryavanshi has released, the makers shared the first poster of Cirkus, only recently.

Work-wise, Singh is busy promoting his upcoming movie Jayeshbhai Jordaar in full swing. Shetty, on the other hand, was recently clicked at Mumbai airport as he left for the shooting of his cop series with Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty.

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