Krrish 4 Announced: Hrithik Roshan has done several memorable roles in his career but his performance in the Krrish franchise is truly iconic. Fans are now eagerly waiting to Hrithik as superhero once again in Krrish 4 and the makers have finally shared an update. But apart from starring in the film, Hrithik will also take the role of director.
For the unversed, Hrithik’s father Rakesh Roshan directed other films in the franchise: Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish and Krrish 3. He has now passed the torch to Hrithik, who will both star and direct the film.
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While speaking to Pinkvilla, Rakesh Roshan shared, “I am passing the baton of the director of Krrish 4 to my son, Hrithik Roshan, who has lived, breathed and dreamt about this franchise since its inception with me. Hrithik has a clear and a very ambitious vision of taking Krrish’s journey forward with the audience for the next decades.”
He added, “I couldn’t be more prouder to see him wear the director’s hat for a film that means the world to us as a family. Krrish has entertained audiences the world over and Hrithik will now reveal the next chapters of this superhero saga and take the vision I created so many years ago to greater heights.”
Meanwhile, Krrish 4 will be produced by Aditya Chopra under his banner YRF. According to Pinkvilla, the movie will go on floors in early 2026.
The first part of Krrish also starred Priyanka Chopra, Naseeruddin Shah, Rekha, Sharat Saxena and Manini Mishra. Meanwhile, Krrish 3 also stars Vivek Oberoi and Kangana Ranaut.