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Scripting Begins For Much-Awaited Bollywood Sequel Shaitaan

SHAITAAN SEQUEL  The film Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan, was released on March 8, 2024, and received glowing reviews from both fans and critics. Recent reports reveal that a sequel is in development, with the script for Shaitaan 2 already in progress. Once the script is completed, Ajay Devgn and the filmmakers will determine the production timeline. Given the success and acclaim of the first film, the team is focused on crafting a well-developed script before moving forward.  A source cited by Bollywood Hungama highlighted that with Shaitaan 2 and Son Of Sardaar 2, Ajay Devgn has cemented his status as the only Indian actor leading the most successful film franchises across various genres, including action, drama, romance, and comedy. The source also mentioned the growing global trend of franchise films, with fans eager to see their favorite actors reprise iconic roles. Ajay Devgn has capitalized on this trend by delivering successful franchise projects, maintaining fan engagement and anticipation for his characters' future appearances. On the work front, Ajay Devgn has a busy schedule, having just completed shooting for Singham Again. This action film features a stellar cast including Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Ranveer Singh, and Akshay Kumar, and is set for release during the Diwali 2024 festive season. Additionally, Ajay Devgn has started filming Son of Sardaar 2 alongside Mrunal Thakur. Production for the film began in the UK and was uniquely announced with Punjabi dhol beats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) Son of Sardaar 2 is presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, with Devgn Films and SOS 2 Limited handling production. The production team includes Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande as producers, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja as additional producers, and Kumar Mangat Pathak as the co-producer.  He is preparing for an exciting lineup of films, including De De Pyaar De 2 and Son of Sardaar 2, which will be filmed in various locations starting June. Ajay Devgn has also completed shooting for Singham Again and Raid 2, which features Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh in key roles. Post-production for Raid 2 is underway, with Devgn reprising his role as senior income tax officer Amay Patnaik. The plot is inspired by a real-life raid case in Uttar Pradesh involving a politician-businessman accused of over Rs 100 crore in tax evasion.  Ajay Devgn is recognized for his successful film franchises and is preparing to elevate his career over the next two years. Alongside Singham Again, Raid 2, De De Pyaar De 2, and Son of Sardaar 2, development continues for Dhamaal 4, Golmaal 5, and Drishyam 3.