Rana Daggubati to play Nana Patekar’s part in Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 4?

As per report, now Rana Daggubati will replace the veteran Nana Patekar. While the director of the movie, Sajid Khan has been replaced with Farhad Samji, who directed the third film of the Housefull franchise, uncertainty lies over Nana’s role. Reports have also emerged that Nana Patekar's portions shot in Jaisalmer are very integral and won't be clipped.

But, the producer of the movie, Sajid Nadiadwala nor the director have come out with an official statement. As per reports in media, an industry source has disclosed that “Interestingly, the name of Rana came as a sudden choice. Rana’s name sounds like Nana, and then the makers decided to ask the south actor if he was keen on working in the movie and whether he would have the dates for the same. While Rana seems to have agreed, the paperwork and other details are being worked out at the moment and an official pronouncement will come soon.” It is being said that Rana will join the team of Housefull 4 in the coming week.

Sajid Khan’s hint for 'Housefull 4'!

Filmmaker Sajid Khan's comedy movie "Housefull" completed seven years of its release on Sunday, and the filmmaker tells he is working on the fourth instalment of the franchise.

"'House Full': can't believe it's been seven years. Feels like yesterday. Great team, great unit and a great franchise. 1,2,3 ... time for the fourth," posted actor Riteish Deshmukh, who has been a part of the first three "Housefull" movies.

Responding to the actor, Khan told, "Working on it mere bhai (my brother)...Thank you friends for all the love you've given this fun, frolicking franchise. Sajid Nadiadwala and I thank you."

The first instalment of the movie also featured Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Lara Dutta, Jiah Khan and Boman Irani.

The second and third instalments featured Asin Thottumkal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Zarine Khan, Shreyas Talpade, John Abraham, Shazahn Padamsee, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Abhishek Bachchan, Lisa Haydon and Nargis Fakhri apart from Akshay and Riteish.

Sajid Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala reunite for ‘Housefull 4’!

Sajid Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala, who had a spat because of which they did not team up for Housefull 3, seem to have mended fences and the two are planning to unite again for Housefull 4, which will again star Akshay Kumar with other actors.

Approving the same, Sajid Khan told that he regrets having a dispute with Nadiadwala and that he really felt bad about the fact that he could not get to helm Housefull 3. The filmmaker further added that they have been friends for around 17 years and are back now to work on the super success franchise.

Housefull 3 was directed by Sajid-Farhad and the fourth instalment of the franchise will release in 2018.