Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan-directed Krrish is one of the most popular franchises in the industry. It stars his son Hrithik Roshan. However, in an interview with, Rakesh confirmed that while he'll be producing the superhero film Krrish 4, starring his son under his banner Filmkraft Productions, he's decided to retire from direction responsibilities. In a new interview, he reacted to his retirement announcement and opened up about his director-actor bond with Hrithik. 

Rakesh Roshan on not directing Krrish 4

During an interview with, Rakesh Roshan was informed that fans are sad that he won't be directing Hrithik in Krrish 4. He reacted: "Yes, I'm not redirecting it. But we will sit on the screenplay. I'm there behind the project. It will be made the way I make it. So, fans shouldn't be worried."

Rakesh Roshan on his bond with son Hrithik Roshan

During the same interview, Rakesh picked up his favourite movies of his son and added, "He has done a very good job in Guzaarish, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Fighter, WAR." He further said that the only thing is, he's his son so he knows him and he knows his father too.

The filmmaker further added that when he's not doing something not right, he can tell Hrithik openly and vice-versa.

Rakesh Roshan announces retirement from directing

Recently, the veteran filmmaker announced, “I don't think so I'll be directing any further. But I'll surely be announcing Krrish 4 very soon." This means he will not be directing Hrithik Roshan starrer Krrish 4. 

For the unversed, Rakesh Roshan began the franchise with the sci-fi film Koi Mil Gaya in 2003. He then made a superhero franchise with Krrish in 2006, following it up with Krrish 3 in 2013. Hrithik played both Rohit and his son Krishna aka Krrish across the franchise. 

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