Veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor continues to prove that age is just a number. Even at 69, he remains one of the busiest stars in the industry, consistently featuring in big-budget and high-profile projects. In recent years, he was seen in Animal, which turned out to be a massive box-office success, followed by Fighter in 2024. This year, Anil Kapoor also made headlines with War 2, marking his much-talked-about entry into the YRF Spy Universe.

Amid all these projects, Anil Kapoor has once again become the center of discussion—this time for a special film from his career that released 24 years ago. The actor has reportedly taken a major decision related to this film and has spent crores of rupees to secure its future.

The Film That Changed Everything

The film in question is none other than Nayak (2001), directed by S. Shankar. The political action drama featured Anil Kapoor in the iconic role of a common man who becomes Chief Minister for a day and transforms the system within hours. Though the film received a mixed response at the box office during its release, it went on to gain immense popularity on television, eventually achieving cult status.

Anil Kapoor’s performance in Nayak was widely praised, and over the years, fans have repeatedly demanded a sequel. The film also starred legends like Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, and Rani Mukerji, all of whom delivered memorable performances.

Anil Kapoor Buys the Rights of Nayak

According to recent reports, the rights of Nayak were held by Deepak Mukut, the producer of Sanam Teri Kasam. Mukut had earlier acquired the rights from the film’s original producer A.S. Rathnam nearly a decade ago.

Now, the big update is that Anil Kapoor has reportedly bought the rights of Nayak from Deepak Mukut, spending crores of rupees to do so. While the exact amount has not been officially disclosed, industry sources suggest that the deal runs into several tens of millions, highlighting how deeply connected the actor is to this film.

Sequel Almost Confirmed

What makes this development even more exciting is the strong buzz around Nayak Part 2. Reports suggest that Anil Kapoor has already completed the first phase of filming for the sequel, making it clear that the long-awaited follow-up is finally moving forward.

Given the film’s enduring popularity and relevance even today, Anil Kapoor believes the story has the potential to connect with a new generation of audiences while satisfying long-time fans.

Why Nayak Matters to Anil Kapoor

Nayak is considered one of the most impactful films of Anil Kapoor’s career—one where his character was universally appreciated and remembered even decades later. This emotional attachment is said to be the main reason why the actor wanted to personally own the rights and ensure the sequel is made exactly the way he envisions it.