Since a long time we all have been hearing that a sequel to the 2002 released film Aankhen would be made. This heist thriller was directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Sushmita Sen, Arjun Rampal and Paresh Rawal in the lead. The film turned out to be cult back then and now after more than a decade, it has been confirmed that Aankhen 2 will happen and the makers have also announced the few names of the lead actors. Aankhen 2 will be directed by Anees Bazmee and from the first part Big B and Paresh Rawal have been retained. A leading daily has now revealed that Saif Ali Khan has been roped in place of Akshay Kumar and he would be seen playing a similar role. Amitabh Bachchan To Team Up With Sushant Singh Rajput, Jackie Chan and Vicky Kaushal For Aankhen 2? Read Details.

There were numerous names been speculated with regards to the main cast of Aankhen 2. It is also reported that Jacqueline Fernandez has also bagged a role in this sequel. About Saif Ali Khan been finalised for this project, a source revealed to DNA, “Both of them had been planning to collaborate for a few years. The filmmaker was looking to cast someone for the second male lead and approached Saif with the script. The Nawab of Pataudi will essay a role similar to what Akshay Kumar had portrayed in the first part. Saif has been a part of successful thrillers such as the Race franchise. So, he jumped at this offer.” The source also mentioned that the makers of Aankhen 2 were looking out for an actor who is in his late 40s and Saif seemed to fit the role perfectly. Aankhen 2: Anil Kapoor, Arjun Rampal Out, Amitabh Bachchan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Kartik Aaryan In For The Heist Thriller?

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The star cast of Aankhen 2 is a stellar one, but how the film will turn out on the big screens, only time will reveal. This sequel is said to go on floors by the mid of this year. The makers are planning to release the film in early 2020. Stay tuned for further updates.

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