The 2016 romantic drama ‘Sanam Teri Kasam,’ starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, has experienced a remarkable resurgence following its re-release on February 7, 2025. The film’s renewed popularity has reignited discussions about a potential sequel, leading to a public dispute over intellectual property rights between the film’s directors Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao and producer Deepak Mukut.In response to the controversy, Vinay Sapru addressed the situation in an interview with Hindustan Times, stating, “Nobody even asked for it all this while, until now. This confusion has been happening because of the interviews.” He clarified that while there is enthusiasm for continuing the story, no official film announcement has been made. Sapru emphasized the collaborative nature of their team, referring to producer Deepak Mukut as a “dear friend” and highlighting their ongoing amicable relationship.Radhika and Vinay recently announced plans for a sequel, revealing that the original story was conceived in two parts. In an interview with India Forums, Sapru shared that the second part is already prepared, with a clear vision for the continuation of Inder’s (Harshvardhan Rane) journey. They expressed intentions to release the sequel by Valentine’s Day 2026, capitalizing on the film’s enduring fan base.However, producer Deepak Mukut has contested this announcement, asserting his ownership of the film’s intellectual property rights. In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Mukut emphasized that the rights to produce a sequel or prequel belong exclusively to him. He mentioned that while he had announced a sequel in September 2024 with Harshvardhan Rane reprising his role, there had been no discussions with the directors regarding their involvement.Harshvardhan Rane Reveals One Of The Biggest Mistakes Of His Life After ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ | WATCHMeanwhile, Vinay and Radhika opened up about their bond with Salman Khan and the possibility of working with him again. Vinay recalled a life-changing moment when Salman Khan agreed to do their film without hesitation. Radhika praised Salman’s belief in them during their lowest phase. Vinay then revealed how Salman stepped in when their film lacked promotional backing. They requested just one tweet from Salman, and that single gesture changed everything.With Sanam Teri Kasam finding renewed love among audiences, speculation about a sequel is growing. Addressing this, Vinay told ETimes, “One interviewer even asked, ‘Will Salman be there in part 2?’ Salman Khan is on every director’s wish list, and we are no different. We’ve had a script on our top shelf since the day we finished Lucky, waiting for him.”Radhika, however, acknowledged Salman’s selective approach, saying, “But Salman works when he wants to work. He chooses who he wants to work with.”Ending on a hopeful note, Vinay said, “Every month, we go to him, show our faces, and say, ‘Good morning, sir.’ It’s our little prayer to the universe, hoping he’ll look at us once more.”
‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ directors Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao address sequel controversy amidst re-release success: ‘Producer Deepak Mukut is a dear friend, no hard feelings’ | Hindi Movie News
