The Munna Bhai film series directed by Rajkumar Hirani has a massive fanbase. Following Munna Bhai MBBS (2003) and Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), fans are awaiting the return of Sanjay Dutt in the iconic role with a third film extending the franchise. While there have been talks about the third installment for years now the director himself has shared major updates on the project. He confirmed working on it and revealed that even Sanjay Dutt wants a third chapter. This comes as a treat to those who wished for an addition to this comedy-drama film series.
Post the success of the previous 2 films of the franchise Munna Bhai Chale Amreeka was on the cards. It was in the discussion however things didn’t materialize. Well no hope to lose the third film of Munna Bhai franchise is still in the plan but it is unknown if it will be in the same name or different as director Rajkumar Hirani is considering multiple scripts.
During a recent event, Rajkumar Hirani gave an update on Munna Bhai's third installment. He said, “I have five half-finished scripts for Munna Bhai. I spent six months on a script, reach the interval, and it just wouldn’t go beyond that. There is a Munna Bhai LLB, Munna Bhai Chal Base, Munna Bhai Chale Amreeka, and more.”
He further revealed that even Sanjay Dutt wants another Munna Bhai film and it is now on his priority. He added, “The most important factor is that the next installment has to get better than the previous films. But now, I have a unique idea. Of course, over the course of 100 years of cinema, everything has been said. But yeah, I am working on that idea. Sanju might just come home and threaten me to get done with the next.”
The Munna Bhai series Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai feature Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi as Circuit in leading roles. The film series directed by Rajkumar Hirani is iconic in the Hindi film industry. The new update promises another exciting and enthralling fun comedy ride of Munna Bhai and Circuit.