Tere Naam to return with a sequel? Salman Khan yet to give green signal

In 2020, filmmaker Satish Kaushik, who passed away in March 2023, floated the idea of revisiting the romantic saga Tere Naam (2003) for a sequel. Five years later, rumours in trade circles suggest that producer Sajid Nadiadwala is in advanced talks to acquire the franchise rights from Sunil Manchanda and Mukesh Talreja, the producers of the original.

A still from ‘Tere Naam’

Nadiadwala hopes to bring Salman Khan, who starred in the original, back for the second instalment. “Salman has heard about it. But nothing has been officially offered yet; he needs to see a workable script, budget, and the [division] of rights. He is not one to commit before clarity,” informs a source.

Sajid Nadiadwala and Satish Kaushik

Discussions are in full swing. Nadiadwala “wants to own the IP for creative freedom”. The makers plan to position the sequel as a legacy revival, tying nostalgia with contemporary sensibilities. “We will see a new lead pairing, depending on whether Salman takes on the original role or a newer avatar. Once the legal and financial packaging is done, they’ll lock in Salman and only then announce a director. A tentative script is being worked upon,” adds the source.

Rs 24.54 cr
Approx. global box-office report of ‘Tere Naam’ in 2003

Recap

‘Tere Naam’ revolves around Radhe (Salman Khan), a hot-headed man deeply in love with Nirjara, a simple, traditional girl. But fate takes a tragic turn when an accident leaves him mentally unstable.