Gully Boy sequel getting scripted and planned: Zoya Akhtar

After completely altering the cinematic panorama in India, Gully Boy is all set to be returning to theaters with a sequel, confirmed director Zoya Akhtar, after which a wave of elation was set loose amongst movie buffs all around.

Talking to Deccan Chronicle the acclaimed filmmaker revealed that the country’s hip-hop culture depicted in the film needs a lot more elaboration for which work on another film has already been kicked off.

“My co-writer Reema Kagti and I do feel there’s so much more to be said on the entire hip-hop culture in our country. And another film exploring the theme is being scripted and planned,” she stated.

Regarding Farhan Akhtar initially being considered for Ranveer Singh’s role, she stated: “He just didn’t fit into Gully Boy. And we’re both sorry about it. Also, his image from the Rock On series is affiliated to an entirely different genre of music. It would have been a bit of a culture shock for the audience to suddenly see him swerve from stadium-rock to hip-hop.”