Eros International to produce sequel for `Aladin`

Mumbai, March 11: Production studio, Eros International has announced the sequel to Sujoy Ghosh-directed fantasy film "Aladin" even before its release in July."`Aladin` is one of the first few Hindi films for which a film studio announced plans to produce a sequel before the release of the film," a spokesperson for Eros International, that will distribute the film worldwide, said.

The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Riteish Deshmukh, is set for a July 24 release. It marks the debut of Jacqueline Fernandes. Having seen the first cut of `Aladin`, Eros had announced the sequel even before the film`s release where the original cast is expected to return, the spokesperson added. The sequel is slated to go on floors mid next year. Ghosh, who is busy with the post-production of the film said, "`Aladin` is packed with action, adventure, music and romance." Bureau Report