'Dhadkan 2' set to go on floors this year

Dharmesh Darshan's directorial venture 'Dhadkan' had hit the silver screen in 2000. Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty and Shilpa Shetty starrer film bagged rave reviews from audiences as well as critics. The charm of the romantic drama produced by Ratan Jain has still not faded in the hearts if the audiences. Taking a dig at the viewers' response, Jain has decided to create the sequel of the film which will go on floors this year.

The film was highly liked by the audiences as it was based on a love triangle between Akshay, Shilpa and Sunil.

"The people have been asking me about the plans of making 'Dhadkan 2'. And I am really happy to inform everyone that we have decided to create the sequel of the film which will go on floors this year," Jain revealed in a statement.

Discussing about the theme if the sequel, Jain added, "The feel of the film will be the same, but we know that the the age has changed a lot and we will keep that in mind."

Titled "Dhadkan 2 - The Heart Beats Once Again", the sequel is expected to release in 2014.

Darshan will wield the megaphone for the sequel and he feels it will be challenging to replicate the success of the first movie.

Darshan, who goes behind the camera after a gap, says he is "humbled and honoured" and promises to "give 'Dhadkan 2' as much or more than I gave to 'Dhadkan' itself..."

"Yes, to follow up what is considered a classic is challenging," he added.