If buzz is to be believed then Bollywood superstar Salman Khan might star in the sequel to SS Rajamouli's critically acclaimed film 'Eega' / 'Naan Ee.' The film that was later dubbed and released in Hindi as ' Makkhi '.
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According to a report published in a leading daily, while interacting with students of BOFTA in Chennai, SS Rajamouli's father, writer Vijayendra Prasad made this surprising revelation. Not many of us know that Vijayendra Prasad had written the script for Salman's blockbuster 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan,' and is said to be close to Khan.
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He said that Salman had expressed interest in acting in the sequel to 'Makkhi.' Vijayendra also revealed that the story idea for 'Makkhi' is inspired from 'ET.' Also, if the sequel to 'Makkhi' happens, it will only be after the release of 'Baahubali' part 2 in 2017.
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Rajamouli directed Makkhi where Kannada star Sudeep played the villain. And now Salman is all set to step in his shoes!
Vijayendra was talking to students of a film institute in Chennai. He also said that Spielberg’s ET inspired Makkhi’s story idea.
Meanwhile, Salman is busy shooting for his next, Sultan, opposite Anushka Sharma.
The movie will hit the theatres on Eid this year.