Jayantilal Gada and Sascha Sippy, who produced the 3D version of the film, are already working on details of the 1975 film.
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&ldquo;Since the 3D version took form, the makers have got good feedback and they think it would certainly be a good idea to have a sequel of the cult film. The duo has already reached the script-writing stage and looking to cast new actors in the ambitious project,&rdquo; says a well-placed source.
The production team is working on the pre-production and have been in script reading sessions.
A crew member adds, &ldquo;Gada and Sippy feels the recall value of the film is so high that it can easily convert into a franchise where the two important characters -- Jai and Veeru -- can explore new issues. The sequel would get into their escapades.&rdquo;
Interestingly, the character of Jai (played by Amitabh Bachchan) died in the climax of the film.
Gada confirms the news, &ldquo;Talks are on and things need to be worked out. There is a lot of equity in Sholay. We will consider converting this into a franchise soon.&rdquo;
Against the idea The original director of the film, Ramesh Sippy, who&rsquo;s already in dispute with the makers of the 3D version, is not too thrilled about a sequel. His wife Kiran Joneja Sippy says, &ldquo;I am not in favour of it and I don&rsquo;t think Mr Sippy is either. Classics are not be touched and also sequels are not made after 30 years when the original cast is in a very different space. I don&rsquo;t know what to say because no one is God to predict and unless they come up with something extremely interesting with a brilliant star cast, I don&rsquo;t see it happening.&rdquo;

The purists may balk at this development but a sequel to Sholay is being planned.

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