Anil Kapoor, star of the 2001 political drama Nayak, has acquired the film’s copyrights nearly 25 years after its original release. The move has sparked speculation that Kapoor may produce a sequel to the cult classic.

Originally produced by AS Rathnam, the rights to Nayak were later held by producer Deepak Mukut. Kapoor has now purchased the rights from Mukut, reportedly because the film holds personal significance for him. Sources indicate that Kapoor recognizes the enduring popularity of Nayak and believes its story has strong potential for a follow-up. However, there has been no official announcement regarding a sequel.

Nayak tells the story of an ordinary man who becomes Chief Minister of a state for a day, a premise that resonated with audiences and helped the film achieve cult status over the years. The cast also included Rani Mukerji, Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Saurabh Shukla, Johny Lever, Shivaji Satam, and Neena Kulkarni. Pooja Batra made a cameo appearance, while Sushmita Sen featured in a special song. The film was directed by Shankar and is a remake of his 1999 Tamil-language film Mudhalvan.

Reflecting on the film’s legacy during its 20th anniversary in 2021, Kapoor shared that he was not the first choice for the lead role. “I pursued Shankar after Nayak was passed up by both Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh. To this date, I’m glad I did,” Kapoor said. He added, “Honestly, all we knew while making the film was that it would be something special. Something for the ages. We had no clue it would gain the kind of traction that it did. I think it’s the subject matter that is just so relevant and relatable. The people, the government, and the tensions therein will always remain a topic of great interest and personal relevance.”

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