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Recently, producer Shailendra Singh raised excitement in Bollywood by announcing the sequel to the 2008 comedy blockbuster Singh Is Kinng. However, the news took an unexpected turn when he revealed that Akshay Kumar, the original lead, would not return for the sequel. Instead, the makers are considering casting either Ranveer Singh or Diljit Dosanjh for the primary role of Happy Singh. This revelation quickly sparked disappointment among fans who hoped to see Akshay continue his iconic character in the much-awaited sequel.
Himesh Mankad ecstatic to see Akki in “Singh is King again”
— AP (@AksP009) November 14, 2024
Terms “Khiladi is king” pic.twitter.com/oVYxyLGBEQ
Despite the change in casting, there’s some good news for fans of Akshay Kumar and Singh Is Kinng. According to recent reports, Akshay Kumar holds 50 percent of the intellectual property (IP) rights for the original film. This means that any sequel or spin-off cannot be made without his consent or involvement. A source close to the development confirmed that the production team would need Akshay’s approval to proceed with Singh Is Kinng 2.
#SinghisKinng2 Confirmed!#punjabi #diljitdosanjh #ranveersingh #singhiskinng #singhisking pic.twitter.com/7JPqYNvGgX
— Punjabi Mania (@punjabi_mania) November 12, 2024
The source further clarified that Akshay Kumar and his team have no intentions of parting ways with the rights to the franchise. They are open to the idea of a sequel but will only move forward when they find a script that lives up to the legacy of the original film. Akshay’s connection to the franchise is so strong that even though there may be interest in continuing the story, his involvement is non-negotiable for the sequel to move forward.
Fans who were initially disappointed by the announcement can now rest easy, knowing that Akshay’s presence in Singh Is Kinng 2 remains a priority for the makers. With his stronghold on the IP, any potential sequel would have to respect his iconic portrayal of Happy Singh.
No #SinghIsKinng2 without #AkshayKumar𓃵 - He is no mood to part ways with #SinghIsKinng Rights.#SIK #SinghIsKing pic.twitter.com/CxfJnxvhqJ
— Akshay Kumar Fans Group (@AKFansGroup) November 14, 2024
As the source notes, Akshay’s future projects in comedy franchises, including Housefull, Welcome, and Jolly LLB, are likely to be a way of showing appreciation for the love he has received over the years from his fans. Lastly, while the sequel may take time to appear, fans can be assured that Akshay Kumar’s legacy as Happy Singh is not going anywhere just yet.
