'Omkara's Langda Tyagi getting a spin-off, but Saif's return unclear
What's the story
Producers Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak are working on a spin-off of the iconic character Langda Tyagi from the 2006 film Omkara, reported Pinkvilla. The original film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Konkana Sen Sharma, among others, was an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello. It won a National Film Award in multiple categories.
Character significance
'Langda Tyagi has stood the test of time'
A source told the portal, "The character of Langda Tyagi by Saif Ali Khan has stood the test of times, as it continues to find a mention in the pop culture every few months." "19 years later, based on the love given to the part from the audience, producers Kumar Mangat and Abhishek Pathak are all set for a spin-off to Langda Tyagi."
Production details
Will Khan return?
The source added that the script for the Langda Tyagi spin-off is currently being written, and production is expected to start in 2026. However, details about the cast are still under wraps. The source said, "That's a secret, which will unravel once the script is locked." "Saif Ali Khan might just make a return to the world of Omkara, or the makers could rope in a young actor to play the part, making it a reboot in a true sense."
Other ventures
Producers have other projects in the pipeline
The producers are also working on other films such as Drishyam 3 and Housewife. Omkara was a major success for the production house and remains one of the most memorable adaptations of Shakespeare's Othello in Indian cinema. Meanwhile, Khan is currently shooting for Priyadarshan's Haiwaan.