Anil Kapoor Buys 'Nayak' Rights, Sequel Possible

• Anil Kapoor has acquired the rights to his blockbuster film 'Nayak'.
• The actor aims to produce a sequel to the 2001 political drama, which is very close to his heart.
• Deepak Mukut, producer of Sanam Teri Kasam, previously held the rights, acquiring them from A. S. Ratnam a decade ago.
• 'Nayak: The Real Hero', starring Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, and Amrish Puri, was released on September 7, 2001.
• Kapoor considers the role iconic, noting it was initially offered to Aamir and Shah Rukh, and cherishes Shah Rukh's words of praise.

Why It Matters: Anil Kapoor secures 'Nayak' rights, fueling speculation for a much-anticipated sequel.