Eros International has acquired the global theatrical rights of ‘Rock On 2’, sequel to the 2008 hit film ‘Rock On’.
Written and directed by debutant filmmaker Shujaat Saudagar, ‘Rock On 2’ stars Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli and Prachi Desai reprising their roles from the original film.
Shraddha Kapoor joins team ‘Rock On’ to play the lead role along with Farhan.
“With ‘Rock On 2’, we continue our synergy with Excel Entertainment after our previous successes like ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ and ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’. The sequel promises to be another heartwarming story high on content and entertainment,” Jyoti Deshpande, Group CEO, Eros International Media Ltd, said in a statement.
Producer Ritesh Sidhwani, Excel Entertainment Pvt Ltd, added: “We are happy to associate with Eros International once again and look forward to our film getting the best release platform through their unparalleled reach and network.”
The film will be shot in Shillong, the rock capital of India.
Meanwhile, Eros International has also inked another deal with Excel Entertainment and Dharma Productions for the soon-to-go-on-floor love story “Baar Baar Dekho”. Starring Katrina Kaif and Siddharth Malhotra, the film will mark the directorial debut of Nitya Mehra.
“With such creative forces behind the project, audiences can only expect the very best. Through this partnership, we hope to drive together the strategy for creating, marketing and distributing the film on a global platform,” Deshpande said of “Baar Baar Dekho”.
Karan Johar of Dharma Productions, added: ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ is a love-story in the making not just on the screen for Siddharth and Katrina, but at every level of creation, distribution and promotions for all the companies involved.”
The film goes on the floors in London on Tuesday. It will be shot across several international locations and will be released in 2016.
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Was Rock On a big hit that it’s sequel is being made ???
I remember that it was only Average at the box office.
Rock On2 will also be Average at best.
Waiting for Rock on 2 and AZHAR. Both will cross 100 cr, though AZHAR will lead with a margin.
@Indicine
There were reports of Eros bagging Dilwale and Raees Distribution Rights. Please Clarify ?
Rock on 2 wil be flop/average
azhar wilbe flop. emran is disaster now.
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Rock On without Abhishek..not sure whether it would be as good as its prequel
waiting for rock on 2…bring it on baby
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Rock on was a great movie with great performances. Eagerly waiting for it’s sequel..
Rock On! was a great movie. Expecting another great story from the sequel. And for ‘Baar Baar Dekho’, ek baar bhi nahi dekhunga.