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Jan 18, 2024 3:13 PM - The Connect News

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The 2009 film had struck a chord with the audiences with Ranbir (Sid) trying to align his life, goals, and aspirations with Konkona (Shikha) struggling to give a new meaning to her life. (Photo: facebook/Imranbir)

Whether it is sequels or threquels, Bollywood industry certainly knows how to cash in on a popular project. And now we hear that yet another popular film, Wake Up Sid released in 2009 will be getting a sequel in 2024.

Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharam starrer Wake Up Sid was a peppy fun ride, and it continues to be so. Recently, actor Ranbir Kapoor who is currently riding on the success of Animal shared a video featuring the old cast of Wake Up Sid including Konkona Sen, Shikha Talsania and Namit Das giving rise to speculations of a possible sequel.

The 2009 film had struck a chord with the audiences with Ranbir (Sid) trying to align his life, goals, and aspirations with Konkona (Shikha) struggling to give a new meaning to her life.

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