According to industry sources, Rai and the producers have decided to part ways after an extended period of creative differences over the film’s direction.
Sources close to certain OTT platforms suggest that the disagreements went beyond the screenplay. Reportedly, the casting of the lead actor and the proposed release strategy also emerged as major points of contention between the filmmaker and the producers.
Interestingly, OMG 3, titled Oh My Goddess, had earlier made headlines following reports that Rani Mukerji was being considered for the lead role. However, the buzz surrounding her possible association with the film was short-lived, as rumours later suggested that the actress had opted out following differences with Rai over the project.
Since then, the producers have reportedly been trying to revive the project by exploring new casting options and working towards getting the popular franchise back on track. However, insiders claim that several attempts to reach a common understanding with Rai over the script, casting and overall creative vision did not yield the desired results.
The latest industry buzz suggests that the makers have now decided to move ahead without the director, potentially opening the door for a new filmmaker to take charge of the franchise’s next chapter.
Considering the popularity and success of the OMG films, there is considerable curiosity surrounding the future of the franchise. Whether a new director will come on board and give OMG 3 a fresh direction remains to be seen.
For now, attention is on the producers as the industry awaits the next major announcement about the much-awaited sequel.
For the unversed, Akshay Kumar starred in both OMG – Oh My God! (2012) and its spiritual sequel, OMG 2 (2023).
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