Published: 12:08 PM, 12 June 2026
Tere Naam, Rangeela sequels greenlit, but will Salman and Urmila return?
Eros Innovation, an arm of entertainment giant Eros International, has announced a major content slate built around three initiatives - Eros Brahmand, a new mythology-inspired cinematic universe; Eros Universe, which expands some of Indian cinema's most loved titles into new franchise stories; and Eros Remastered, a program aimed at reintroducing classic films to a new generation. The announcement was made at the London Tech Week on Wednesday.
Eros Universe involves the continuation of six big titles as a franchise with new characters and stories. The lineup includes Tanu Weds Manu - The Next Chapter, Phobia, English Vinglish, Desi Boyz, Rangeela and Tere Naam.
This means that while Tere Naam will get a spiritual sequel, Salman Khan is unlikely to return as Radhe. Similarly, Aamir Khan and Urmila Matondkar may not be a part of the Rangeela sequel. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, Rangeela, released in 1995, was a huge musical hit, catapulting Urmila to nationwide stardom. Tere Naam (2003), is regarded as Salman's strongest performance. The film, directed by Satish Kaushik, was a critical and commercial success.
The most curious among these is Tanu Weds Manu - The Next Chapter. The series has seen two films already, both starring Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan as the titular characters. It is uncertain if the two actors will return. Tanu Weds Manu - The Next Chapter will be directed by Mitakshara Kumar (Heeramandi, The Empire) and co-produced with Rudrak Soma Jyoti Limited. The film is slated to go on floors in 2026. English Vinglish starred the late Sridevi, while Desi Boyz featured Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. Phobia, a 2016 psychological thriller, starred Radhuka Apte in the lead role.
According to Eros, these titles will be expanded across films, animation, microdramas and character-led content, creating new storytelling opportunities around well-known screen properties.
