Hrithik Roshan curious about directing as he prepares for 'Krrish 4' debut: 'Wondering if there's a director in me'
's upcoming projects after 'War 2', the most anticipated is the superhero film 'Krrish 4'. The excitement has grown ever since
revealed he is handing over the directing responsibilities of 'Krrish 4' to his son, Hrithik.
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Roshan recently spoke about his new role as director at an event in Sri Lanka.
Hrithik's thoughts on Directing
As per the Deccan Chronicle, Hrithik shared his hope that there is a director within him that he can be proud of as he steps into the director's role for his next film. He expressed the need for everyone's love and blessings, noting that their acknowledgement would mean a lot. He described himself as the person in the room who knows the least in many ways, seeing this as a new journey.
He is excited about not keeping his life monotonous and enjoys trying new things.
He also mentioned, "I'm curious, and I'm wondering if there's a director in me, waiting to be discovered".
Current progress on 'Krrish 4'
Currently, 'Krrish 4' is being prepared at YRF Studios, with a special team working on the film's visual effects. Hrithik is working closely with writers and Aditya Chopra to improve the script. Filming will start in early 2026.
The movie will include time travel, which is a new idea for Bollywood, and it will be Hrithik's first film as a director.
Return of iconic characters and new roles
Nearly twenty-three years after 'Koi… Mil Gaya' was released, Jadoo is set to make a comeback in 'Krrish 4'. According to reports, fans can expect to see Priyanka Chopra, Rekha, and Preity Zinta returning to their previous roles from the franchise. It's also been suggested that Hrithik might take on three distinct characters in the upcoming film.
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Hrithik's current promotion for 'War 2'
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Hrithik is actively promoting his next action-packed film, 'War 2'. In this movie, he leads the cast and shares the screen with Jr NTR, who plays his on-screen rival. The film also features Kiara Advani, who returns to the big screen as a lead actress after becoming a new mother.
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