More than two decades since the magic of ‘Lagaan’ captivated audiences across the globe, the actor Aamir Khan and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker They’re reuniting for a big old-time sports drama. The upcoming film is said to revolve around the life of legendary cricketer Lala Amarnath and will be set during the emotional period of Indo-Pak partition in 1947.‘Lagaan’ continues to hold cult status in Indian cinema, and now the iconic actor-director duo is gearing up to revisit the sports genre with yet another emotionally driven narrative. According to sources close to the development, the project has already entered an advanced stage of the script, with several reading sessions.According to Pinkvilla, reports suggest that the team is aggressively working on this story and the final draft also has creative input from the maverick duo. Rajkumar Hirini and Abhijat Joshi. It is a moving and inspiring sports drama set against the backdrop of Indo-Pak partition in 1947.Preparations for the film are said to be going on on a grand scale. The makers are reportedly targeting the end of this year to begin production, with principal photography expected to begin in September 2026. According to reports, another major actor may be playing a parallel lead role soon. The character is believed to portray Lala Amarnath’s closest friend, adding another emotional layer to the narrative.The report also stated that the makers are aiming to take the film to the floors by the end of this year, with plans to start shooting around September 2026. Extensive prep work is already underway and another lead actor is expected to be roped in to play the parallel lead, the role of Lala Amarnath’s closest friend.
Aamir Khan is back in cricket based films
The film marks Aamir Khan’s return to cricket-centric storytelling after the massive success of ‘Lagaan’. The actor is excited to step back into the world of sports dramas, especially with a story rooted in history, emotion and patriotism. Over the years, ‘Lagaan’ has remained one of the most admired sports films in Indian cinema, and expectations for this reunion are soaring among fans.
Aamir Khan movies are lined up
Earlier, Aamir Khan had stated in interviews that he would be working on three consecutive projects starting September 2026. Reports now suggest that the Lala Amarnath biopic will be the first to go on floors.After that, the actor is expected to collaborate with filmmaker Rahul Mody in a startup-based drama starring Shraddha Kapoor. After this, he is likely to begin work on the sequel to ‘3 Idiots’, which will star Aamir alongside Vicky Kaushal, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. Reports suggest that the sequel will go into production in the latter half of 2027.
