The much-loved Bollywood classic, "Dhadkan," which featured the stellar trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Shilpa Shetty, is gearing up for a sequel. Director Dharmesh Darshan, the creative genius behind the original film, has shared some exciting insights into this upcoming project.

"Dhadkan" (2000) remains etched in the hearts of moviegoers, thanks to its compelling storyline, remarkable performances, skillful direction, and unforgettable music composed by Nadeem-Shravan. Exclusive reports from Bollywood Hungama reveal that the makers are in the early stages of planning the highly anticipated sequel.

Dharmesh Darshan, the maverick director of "Dhadkan," expressed his delight at the clamor from fans eager to see his return to filmmaking. He stated, "A lot of people have repeatedly asked me when I'll be back with a film. People are missing the kind of work I did, and it makes me happy. Apart from 'Raja Hindustani' (1996), the one film people particularly ask me about is 'Dhadkan' and whether I'll be doing its sequel."

Darshan continued, "At this moment, all I can say is that yes, I have been offered 'Dhadkan 2' by Mr. Ratan Jain, who's also the producer of 'Dhadkan.' He has been offering me the film for a decade. I have been resisting because I was not sure. I have been told that 'Dhadkan' is a classic. It's like making the second part of 'Kabhi Kabhie' (1976)! 'Dhadkan' is not an action entertainer or comic caper. It is a film with a lot of soul. It has stood the test of time. I don't believe in cashing in on it. But now, after the monstrous success of 'Gadar 2,' people seem more enthusiastic. Hence, the film was offered to me again in the last 10-15 days."

Regarding the development of the sequel, Dharmesh Darshan revealed, "Mr. Ratan Jain reached out to me. We had a meeting. I made it clear that I'll make the film only if we don't compromise on any front. I don't know how big a hit it will be. Even for the first part, I was not sure. It had an 'off casting.' Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty were action heroes then." However, when asked about the casting for "Dhadkan 2," Darshan replied, "I haven't thought about the casting at all."

As for the script, Darshan clarified that it is not yet finalized, stating, "I have 2-3 ideas with possibilities of interesting and different castings."

Fans of "Dhadkan" can certainly look forward to an exciting journey as the sequel takes shape, promising to uphold the essence and soul of the original while potentially introducing new and captivating elements.