Mumbai: Yami Gautam is reportedly in talks to headline the much-awaited third instalment of the ‘Kahaani’ franchise, potentially replacing Vidya Balan as the lead.
The casting development has sparked curiosity among fans, given Vidya’s iconic portrayal of the franchise’s central character in the first two films.
According to a report by Pinkvilla, a source close to the project revealed that ‘Kahaani 3’ will explore “a new story altogether” while continuing to retain the core essence of the franchise.
“The idea is to take the franchise forward while retaining the essence of the world that audiences have loved. Yami Gautam is coming on board as the lead, and the character has a very strong arc,” a source was quoted as saying by Pinkvilla.
The source further revealed that the film is currently in the pre-production stage, with the makers working on finalising the shooting schedule.
The source further added, “Sujoy has a very clear vision for the Kahaani world. He is working closely with the team to ensure that the third film feels fresh but still carries the soul of the franchise.”
Yami Gautam, Vidya Balan and director Sujoy Ghosh are yet to officially confirm the development.