Subhash Ghai signs Mithun Chakraborty for his next directorial venture Kaanchi

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 Yuvvraaj 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. Confirming the casting of Mithun, Ghai said, “Yes, we have signed Mithun. His character is that of a godfather, an arch rival of Rishi Kapoor. He is a flamboyant, wealthy business tycoon.” Elaborating a little, the director revealed that both Rishi Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty have shades of grey to their characters. Other cast and credits are in the process of being finalised. Of the 35 films that Mukta Arts has produced, 14 of these have been directed by Ghai. Films that Ghai has directed are Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khal Nayak and Taal.