In an exciting new chapter for the Krrish franchise, Rakesh Roshan has officially handed over the directorial reins to his son, Hrithik Roshan. The actor, who has been at the heart of the Krrish saga, will now step behind the camera to make his directorial debut with Krrish 4. The film will be produced by Aditya Chopra, with Rakesh Roshan expressing his pride and excitement over this milestone.
A Proud Moment for the Roshan Family
Rakesh Roshan shared his heartfelt emotions in an Instagram post, writing, “Duggu, 25 years back I launched you as an actor, and today, after 25 years, you are being launched as a director by two filmmakers, Aditya Chopra & myself, to take forward our most ambitious film #Krrish4. Wish you all the success in this new avatar with good wishes and blessings! ♥️”
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In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Rakesh Roshan spoke about passing the baton to his son, saying, “Hrithik has lived, breathed, and dreamt about this franchise since its inception with me. He has a clear and ambitious vision for the future of Krrish.”
Exciting Times Ahead for Krrish 4
Rakesh Roshan expressed immense pride in seeing Hrithik step into the director’s role for Krrish 4, which he calls a film that “means the world” to their family. He also highlighted the collaboration with Aditya Chopra, who convinced Hrithik to take on the director’s role. Rakesh believes that with Aditya Chopra’s expertise and Yash Raj Films’ resources, Krrish 4 will offer an unmatched cinematic experience.
Pre-Production Underway
Krrish 4 is currently in pre-production and is slated to begin filming in early 2026. Rakesh Roshan has promised a grand-scale film filled with impressive visual effects, aiming to create a larger-than-life experience that will make India proud globally.
