- Sunday, April 20, 2025
By: Vibhuti Pathak
Bollywood’s premier superhero franchise is set for a major shake-up as Hrithik Roshan steps into the director’s chair for Krrish 4. The acclaimed actor, who has led all three previous films in the series, will now helm the highly anticipated sequel while reprising his role as the titular hero.
In a landmark collaboration, leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films, under Aditya Chopra’s leadership, will produce the film alongside franchise creator Rakesh Roshan. This partnership marks a significant evolution for the Krrish series, which has long been India’s most ambitious superhero venture.
Launched in 2003 with Koi… Mil Gaya, the franchise introduced Indian audiences to a blend of Spielbergian sci-fi and Bollywood emotions. The follow-up, Krrish (2006), established Hrithik Roshan’s character as India’s answer to Superman, while Krrish 3 (2013) expanded the universe with high-stakes battles, shape-shifting villains, and Bollywood-style melodrama. Directed by Rakesh Roshan under the family banner FilmKraft Productions, the films have balanced visual effects spectacle with mythology-infused storytelling.
Rakesh Roshan, who directed the previous three films, expressed pride in passing the baton to his son. “Hrithik has lived, breathed, and dreamt about this franchise since its inception,” he shared. “He has a clear and ambitious vision to take Krrish forward for the next generation. I couldn’t be prouder to see him wear the director’s hat for a film that means the world to us as a family.”
The Roshan family has been in the spotlight recently, thanks to Netflix’s hit documentary series The Roshans. Meanwhile, Aditya Chopra played a crucial role in convincing Hrithik to take on directorial duties. “It brings me so much joy to see Adi as the producer of Krrish 4,” Rakesh Roshan added. “Yash Raj Films has the knowledge, understanding, and technological strength to elevate this project.”
The partnership between Hrithik Roshan and Aditya Chopra marks a rare collaboration between two of Bollywood’s most influential families. “Hrithik and Adi coming together as a producer-director pair with me behind them is a creative combination we rarely see,” Rakesh Roshan stated. “I am sure they will turn Krrish 4 into a theatrical experience that has never been seen in India. Our dream is to make India proud globally with a larger-than-life film.”
Production for Krrish 4 is set to begin in early 2026, although no official release date has been announced. With its history of box office dominance and a dedicated fanbase, the Krrish franchise remains Bollywood’s most successful superhero property. This latest installment, with Hrithik Roshan leading both in front of and behind the camera, promises to push the boundaries of Indian cinema.
