Entertainment Desk:

Krrish 4 is reportedly facing production changes with Siddharth Anand and his banner Marflix’s exit, along with that of director Karan Malhotra who Anand got on board. Rakesh Roshan also confirmed passing on the directorial role.

Krrish 4 has been in the pipeline for quite some time. However, it looks like the obstacles in the path of this superhero film are far from being over. The Hrithik Roshan-starrer, which was earlier to be produced by Siddharth Anand’s Marflix, will reportedly be under a new banner now as Anand has exited the project. Moreover, a new director will be roped in and Rakesh Roshan has confirmed that he is “passing the baton.”

Recent reports suggest that the budget of Krrish 4 is Rs 700 crore. Bollywood Hungama reported that the estimated budget makes it challenging for studios to commit. Initially, Hrithik Roshan tasked his friend Siddharth Anand, who was involved as a producer, with finding a suitable studio. Concerns about the film’s relevance in the post-Marvel era have led to studios’ hesitance, resulting in Siddharth Anand and Marflix stepping away from the project. The report quoted a source, who said, “The studios were not confident about Krrish at this budget in the post-Marvel era as it has been more than a decade since the release of Krrish 4.”

However, a source confirmed to  Digital the budget is not Rs 700 crore. “The astronomical budget figures doing the rounds are completely untrue,” he said.

The source further added, “Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan had a closed-door meeting and have now decided to speak to studios all across India personally and lock a lucrative deal for the film. Krrish 4 will now be produced by FilmKraft with a leading studio, whereas Marflix will focus on other projects outside of Krrish.”

The film will also be helmed by a new director as Karan Malhotra has also exited the film. A new creative team will reassess the budget before proceeding. Moreover, director Rakesh Roshan also confirmed that he will not don the director’s hat.

“The day has to come when I have to pass on the baton. So, it’s better I do it when I am in my senses, so that I can overlook the process as well and ascertain whether he’s doing it correctly or not. Tomorrow, if I am not in my senses and I’ll have to pass it on, I will not know what they are making,” Rakesh Roshan told Bollywood Hungama.

He also remarked that there is no guarantee that his direction would ensure a blockbuster, acknowledging the need for change.

In a recent interview, Rakesh Roshan shared an official update on Krrish 4, saying that it is expected to go on floors by the end of the year.

Rakesh Roshan launched the Krrish franchise with the 2003 sci-fi film Koi Mil Gaya, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. The film’s success led to Krrish in 2006, starring Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. Krrish 3 followed in 2013, with Hrithik, Priyanka, Vivek Oberoi, and Kangana Ranaut in key roles, further cementing the franchise’s popularity.