Sanjay Dutt’s look in ‘Khalnayak Returns’ | Photo Credit: Jio Studios Actor Sanjay Dutt announced a sequel to his 1993 classic Khalnayak on Friday (April 25, 2026). Titled Khalnayak Returns, the film is said to be an interpretation of the orignal, which was directed by Subhash Ghai and also starred Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit in key roles. Dutt unveiled a teaser of the sequel, which features him reprising the role of Ballu, the iconic anti-hero from the original. It shows him in a rugged avatar as he lights a cigar by dipping his fingers in gasoline. It is hinted that Ballu has escaped from jail as Dutt is shown to be walking in slow motion. Published – April 25, 2026 11:25 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Northern Japan wildfires explode in size, 3,000 evacuated EU considers helping with West Asia energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones