3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 07:40 PM IST For years, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has been fielding the same question: When will the third Munna Bhai film happen? Hirani has repeatedly said that he has been working on the script and hopes to crack it soon. Yet, despite several attempts, the filmmaker admits he still hasn’t found the story that can live up to the legacy of the beloved franchise. ‘I can make five films right now’ Speaking to Hindustan Times, Hirani revealed that while he has multiple ideas for the film, none of them are complete. “If you only want to see Munna Bhai up to the interval, I can make five films right now. Because I don’t have the story beyond that point.” Explaining why he refuses to rush the sequel, he added, “Genuinely, I want to make one. Anyone else in my place might have said, ‘Just write any script, it will get a massive opening and make solid money.’ But I don’t want to do that. We made two great films; …