Subhash Ghai returns to direct his next directorial venture Kaanchi after a gap of four years. Ghai, who had last directed the Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif-starrer <em>Yuvvraaj</em> in 2008, has almost finished the process of casting of the film, that would roll soon the earliest and release on 15 August next year. The film has a new star cast along with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who will play the villain and also Mithun Chakraborty who will play a prominent role in the film.

Subhash Ghai has set a new title of his next directorial, a love story cum musical thriller. The film christened Kaanchi will comprise a new star cast who will team up with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor who will essay the role of a villain, according to a statement issued by the production house Mukta Arts. The 67-year-old last directed the Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif-starrer <em>Yuvvraaj</em>.