Jul 09, 2026 11:30am IST
Hrithik Roshan Approached For ‘Chhaava’ and ‘Eetha’ Director Laxman Utekar’s Next (EXCLUSIVE)
After delivering a massive blockbuster with “Chhaava,” director Laxman Utekar is now gearing up for the release of Shraddha Kapoor’s “Eetha” on August 28. While the teaser of the biographical drama has already created curiosity among cinegoers, Variety India has exclusively learned that Utekar has approached Hrithik Roshan for his next.
The director has approached the “War 2” star for a film, which he wants to direct shortly after the release of “Eetha.” However, Roshan is currently focused on the pre-production of his directorial debut, "Krrish 4," and is yet to respond to the offer.
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With small-town stories (“Luka Chuppi”, “Mimi” and “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke”) and historical films being Laxman’s forte, it would have been interesting to see what kind of character and film he has envisioned for the actor.
“Eetha” is based on the life of legendary Marathi Lavani and Tamasha performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar. Also starring Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Randeep Hooda in pivotal roles, the Ajay-Atul musical is set to hit the screens on August 28.
On the other hand, Hrithik Roshan’s “Krrish 4” is jointly produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Rakesh Roshan's banner Filmkraft Productions. The actor will be next seen in Rajinikanth’s “Jailer 2” as he has already shot his cameo on June 22 and June 23 in Chennai. The film will mark his on-screen reunion with Thalaivar 40 years after "Bhagwaan Dada." Interestingly, the movie also has cameos of Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi and Mithun Chakraborty.
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, “Jailer 2” also stars SJ Suryah, Ramya Krishnan, Vidya Balan and Yogi Babu in pivotal roles. It is scheduled to release on October 15.
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