Sunny Deol's 'Ghayal 2' may not happen due to high budget

Mumbai: While the trend of film franchises is only skyrocketing, Sunny Deol seems to have hit a roadblock in that department. Buzz is that the actor-filmmaker's plans for Ghayal have collapsed. Well-placed industry sources attribute it to the asking budget of Rs 50-55 crore for production alone.

Too expensive?

The plans for the sequel have been making news for almost two years. Our source points out, "Since the first announcement, many action films have released. Not to forget, action is expensive. To keep up with those standards and expectations, it wouldn't be possible for Sunny to make his film on a lesser budget. However, the corporate studios felt it was a risky proposition. Because they'd have to spend another Rs 15 crore at least on print and advertising, putting the total investment at Rs 70 crore."

From Dharmendra, Hema Malini to Sunny, Bobby and Esha, meet the family of stars
Dharmendra Singh Deol better known as Dharmendra is one of the most popular Bollywood actors today. He has appeared in almost 250 films.

He was born in Punjab to Kewal Kishan Deol. His father was a school headmaster. Dharmendra got married to Prakash Kaur at the age of 19.
Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur have four children. Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeita Deol and Vijeta Deol.
While Sunny and Bobby followed their father's footsteps and ventured in Bollywood, their sisters are settled abroad and are away from the limelight.
As media reports claim, Dharmendra fell in love with 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini while shooting for 'Sholay'. He married Hema while he was still married to Prakash Kaur.
As reports claim, before getting married Dharmendra and Hema converted to Islam, as he refused to divorce his first wife.

Dharmendra has two daughters with Hema, they are named Esha and Ahana.
Ajay Singh Deol better known as Sunny Deol is Dharmendra's eldest son. 'Damini', 'Ghayal', 'Ghatak' and 'Gadar' are some of his most popular films.
Sunny Deol is married to Pooja Deol and they have two sons together. Unlike other star wives she stays away from media. Sunny's sons are named Rajvir Deol and Karan Deol.
Sources claim that now Sunny Deol is planning to launch his son Karan Deol in Bollywood.
Dharmendra's younger son Bobby is also a Bollywood actor. His debut film 'Barsaat' made him a household name.
In 'Yamala Pagla Deewana', Bobby was seen on screen with his dad Dharmendra and brother Sunny. His last release was 'Players'.
Bobby Deol is often spotted with his wife Tanya Ahuja at Bollywood parties.
Bobby and Tanya have two sons together.
Hema Malini who's a well known actress, filmmaker and a classical dancer often performs onstage with her daughters.
Esha Deol stepped into Bollywood with 'Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe' in 2002.
Esha Deol raised eyebrows by wearing a two piece bikini in 'Dhoom'. 'Tell Me O Kkhuda' was her last release. Esha is still struggling to make it big in Bollywood.
After considering film-making and fashion designing as a career option, Ahana has finally decided to enter Bollywood as an actress.
Bollywood actor Abhay Deol is Dharmendra's nephew.
Abhay made his debut with 'Socha Na Tha'. Since then, he has been a part of many successful films.
As sources claim, Abhay Deol is in a relationship with Preeti Desai of 'Shor in the City' fame.

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$\'Ghayal 2\' may not happen due to high budget$

Sunny Deol\'s \'Ghayal 2\' has hit a roadblock. Buzz is that the actor\'s plans for \'Ghayal\' sequel have collapsed.

Our informer further states that keeping the risk of investment in mind, corporate studios are doubtful about backing Sunny's sequel plans for an action flick. "Comparatively, a medium budget sequel to a film like Yamla Pagla Deewana would have been a safer bet. Besides, an action film without any light moments might get a limited audience," he points out.

This is not the first time Sunny's sequel plans have been stalled. Previously, Ashwini Chaudhary, who was to direct the film featuring Deol as a professor, opted out. Reportedly, the actor-producer wanted to start the film in January, but the director was busy with post-production and promotion of Jodi Breakers.

However, Sunny's spokesperson denied the film being shelved. She states, "After Ashwini Chaudhary left the film, the script underwent many changes. Writer Piyush Mishra has been brought on board to work on the screenplay and dialogue with Rahul Rawail. Once the writing is complete, we'll begin the casting and pre-production work. We'll start the film later this year."

Past imperfect

Meanwhile, Sunny Deol's much hyped directorial venture, The Man, has been shelved as well. More than half of the shooting done, an outdoor schedule was delayed as heroine Shilpa Shetty was tying the knot with then-beau Raj Kundra.

And now Shilpa is pregnant. The gap has been considerably long, so the completion of shoot seems impossible. A source associated with Sunny says, "The Man is over and done with. There's no point digging up old graves now."