The 2012 film saw Kumar in a double role, as petty thief Shiva and ASP Vikram Singh Rathore. A trade source reveals, “Sonakshi Sinha will reprise her role of Paro. While the principal characters of Shiva and Paro are expected to remain in the sequel, the story will not pick up where Rowdy Rathore ended. This will be a completely new narrative. The script will be ready in the next few months, and the movie is expected to go on floors in the end of 2022.”

Veteran writer Prasad confirms that he has been working on the script since the past few months. “I am currently writing the Rowdy Rathore 2 script. Bhansali saab [Sanjay Leela Bhansali, producer] approached me to write the sequel. I should be able to complete the script soon,” he says, refusing to divulge details about the plot. Asked whether Prabhudeva will return to helm the second instalment, he says, “I am not aware about the director.”