After a nine-year hiatus, the Sarkar franchise is returning with a bang. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is set to reboot the cult political crime saga with Sarkar 4, bringing back the iconic father-son duo Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan. According to sources, filming will officially begin on April 25, 2026, marking a major comeback for both RGV and the beloved franchise.
Insiders reveal that the first schedule will focus heavily on sequences featuring Amitabh and Abhishek together, setting the tone for the rebooted storyline. Unlike previous installments, Sarkar 4 will not continue the narrative of the first three films but aims to explore a fresh perspective within the same gritty Mumbai political universe.
The original Sarkar (2005) introduced audiences to Subhash Nagre (Amitabh Bachchan), a formidable patriarch navigating the shadows of Mumbai’s political and criminal ecosystem. The sequel, Sarkar Raj, brought Abhishek Bachchan’s character into the limelight, expanding the narrative. The last installment, Sarkar 3, released nearly a decade ago, left fans wondering if the saga would continue.
With Sarkar 4, Ram Gopal Varma reportedly intends to recapture the franchise’s signature intensity while presenting a modern, standalone story. Key dramatic sequences featuring the Bachchan duo are expected to anchor the first shooting schedule, generating high anticipation among fans.
As the franchise returns, Bollywood watchers are eager to see how RGV reinvents the power dynamics, political intrigue, and suspense that made Sarkar a cult classic.
