Confirmed! Hrithik Roshan to direct 'Krrish 4'
What's the story
In a massive news, Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan will make his directorial debut with the much-anticipated Krrish 4.
The film, a part of India's most successful superhero franchise, will also see Roshan reprising his role as the titular superhero.
Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films will co-produce the film along with franchise creator Rakesh Roshan.
Here's more on the new chapter in Krrish's saga.
Family legacy
Rakesh expressed pride in son's directorial role
Rakesh, who has helmed the last three movies in the franchise, said he was proud of his son's new role.
"I am passing the baton of the director of Krrish 4 to my son, Hrithik Roshan, who has lived, breathed and dreamed about this franchise since its inception with me," he told Pinkvilla.
"Hrithik has a clear and a very ambitious vision of taking Krrish's journey forward with the audience for the next decades."
New collaboration
Rakesh welcomed Chopra as producer for 'Krrish 4'
Rakesh also welcomed Aditya Chopra as the producer for Krrish 4. He said Chopra was instrumental in convincing Hrithik to take on the director's role.
"Adi and Yash Raj Films have the knowledge, understanding, and technological might to produce this film and add great value to this project," he added.
The collaboration of these two influential families of Bollywood will be unique.
Future plans
'Krrish 4' aims for global representation and technological advancement
Krrish 4 is in the pre-production stage and will start filming in early 2026.
The script is locked and pre-visualization is being worked upon.
The movie vows to put India on the global map and will be the most ambitious project in Indian cinema.
Pinkvilla also reported that Krrish 4 will bring back Jadoo, a character not seen since Koi... Mil Gaya.
Meanwhile, Hrithik is currently working on YRF's War 2, which will be released in August.