Akshay Kumar holds 50 percent of Singh Is Kinng IP, no sequel without his involvement: Report

Akshay Kumar’s production banner holds 50% of the intellectual property (IP) rights for Singh Is Kinng, meaning a sequel cannot be made without his involvement.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

November 14, 2024 - 1:36 PM IST

A few days ago, producer Shailendra Singh announced the sequel to the 2008 cult comedy Singh Is Kinng. He revealed that Singh Is Kinng 2 will be made without the original lead, Akshay Kumar, and that either Ranveer Singh or Diljit Dosanjh will take on the titular role. This news quickly spread, causing disappointment among fans of the first film who hoped Akshay would continue the franchise. However, as per Pinkvilla, there’s some good news for Akshay Kumar and Singh Is Kinng fans.

Akshay Kumar holds 50 percent of Singh Is Kinng IP, no sequel without his involvement: Report

According to sources close to the development, Akshay Kumar’s production banner owns 50 percent of the intellectual property (IP) for Singh Is Kinng. This means a sequel cannot be made without his involvement. “Akshay Kumar owns 50 percent of the IP for Singh Is Kinng. Anyone who wishes to make a part two has to make it with Akshay or needs a NOC from his end to roll without his involvement. Akshay and his team are in no mood to part ways with the rights of Singh Is Kinng and will make a part two when they find a banging script for the same,” revealed a source to the publication. The source further stated that Akshay and his team are not willing to part with the rights and will only greenlight a sequel when they find a compelling script.

The source further clarified that Singh Is Kinng 2 cannot move forward without Akshay Kumar’s involvement, as he owns 50 percent of the IP. His consent is essential for turning it into a franchise. “The comic franchises in the time to come - from Jolly LLB to Welcome, Housefull and Bhagam Bhag - would be a return gift from his end for all the love over the years.”

An official from Akshay Kumar’s legal team confirmed the news, stating, “Mr. Akshay Kumar is the co-owner of the film, Singh is Kinng (“Film”) and all the rights, title, interest, etc. of the Film. Any assertions, statements, claims, etc., made by Mr. Shailendra Singh, in the article published in the newspaper, Mid-Day on 11th November, 2024, with respect to the Film, are entirely false and untrue. Neither does Mr. Shailendra Singh nor does any other person have any right to produce any prequels or sequels or franchise, etc, to the Film.”

Released in 2008, Singh Is Kinng became a record opener for Akshay Kumar and remains a significant part of pop culture, with its iconic dialogues and music still resonating with audiences today.

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