After Awarapan 2 success, Jannat 3 scripting begins with Emraan Hashmi; Vishesh Bhatt confirms
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
The Jannat franchise holds a significant place in Emraan Hashmi’s filmography. The star played the lead character Arjun Dixit in both Jannat and Jannat 2 . More than a decade after the second instalment, the makers are now exploring the possibility of bringing the franchise back with a third movie.
Adding to this, In an interview with Zoom, Vishesh Bhatt was asked about the possibility of Jannat 3 . Confirming that the project is being considered, he shared, “After Awarapan , I am definitely looking into Jannat 3 .” When questioned about whether the script was ready, the producer verified that the writing process is currently in progress.
Meanwhile, Bhatt’s update comes shortly after Awarapan 2 received a strong response at the ticket-window. The sequel, which rolled out on August 14, as per reports collected around Rs 81 crores net in India during its first three days, while its worldwide gross crossed Rs 110 crores, according to current estimates.
Notably, The movie has also as per reports become Emraan Hashmi’s highest-grossing solo movie in India, giving the star a notable commercial boost. The positive response to the sequel appears to have strengthened interest in reviving other films from his earlier filmography.
As per the latest buzz, The original Jannat , directed by Kunal Deshmukh and produced by Mahesh Bhatt, featured Emraan Hashmi alongside Sonal Chauhan. Its story followed Arjun Dixit, who becomes involved in match-fixing while chasing wealth and success. The second instalment, Jannat 2 , rolled out in 2012 and starred Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda and Esha Gupta. The movie revolved around the illegal arms trade.
In further updates, With scripting for Jannat 3 now underway, followers of the franchise will be watching closely for further updates on the project and Emraan Hashmi’s possible return as Arjun Dixit.
Source: Bollywood Hungama