Apurv Shukla –
Twenty-six after its release, ‘Ghayal Once Again’ returns to the big screen as a sequel with a worldwide release on February 5, 2016.
It has macho Sunny Deol reprising his role of Ajay Mehra from the original.
Soha Ali Khan and Om Puri are also in the main cast in this home production, with Sunny as the Writer and Director.
Gayal I was a man’s crusade against a corrupt businessman who had harmed his family and the system which failed him. The sequel also has Sunny fighting a powerful businessman and assisting four youngsters caught in the games politicians play.
The public will decide if this film will help Sunny retrieve his struggling career.
The Story
‘Ghayal Once Again’ portrays Sunny as a one-man army destroying the opposition. His biggest blockbusters like ‘Ghatak’ and ‘Gadar’ were action extravaganzas that appealed to audiences worldwide.
Action Director
Action Director Dan Bradley would have ensured that there is plenty of fight and adventure sequences in the new film. An experienced technician behind successful movies like ‘Quantum of Solace’ and ‘Spiderman,’ much is expected of him.
Sunny has a huge responsibility in carrying the success of ‘Ghayal Once Again,’ since it does not boast of big names. While the theatrical trailer drew a good response, the promos have not gained much traction.
The film does not boast of a popular sound track, a necessity in Indian films. Although seen in various television channels, Sunny is perceived as an introvert and shy.
Outcome uncertain
Although there are rumours that Sunny is just a ‘ghost director,’ he and his crew would like to believe that he is firmly seated on the director’s chair.
‘Dillagi,’ his directorial debut, flopped when it was released in 1999 but Sunny and his camp are optimistic about ‘Ghayal Once Again.’
His home banner Vijayta Films has had a number of successful runs in the past (‘Betaab’ and ‘Apne’) but ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 2’ disappointed.
His younger brother Bobby Deol and father Dharmendra have been to Auckland respectively in 2013 and 2014 and he may visit us sometime this year.
That would however not likely to affect the fortunes of Ghayal.
We will know the fate of the film by the first week of February.
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Photo Caption:
A still from ‘Ghayal Once Again’ releasing on February 5.
