MUMBAI: Filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala's production company on Friday announced that the banner is turning "Heropanti" into a franchise and the star of the first film, Tiger Shroff, will return for the new movie.

The film will be helmed by director-choreographer Ahmed Khan.

The production house, Nadiadwala Grandson, made the announcement on Twitter.

"From the house of Nadiadwala Grandson, here comes another franchise Collision symbol. Presenting #SajidNadiadwala's #Heropanti2. Top hat starring @iTIGERSHROFF directed by @khan_ahmedasas releasing on 16th July 2021," the post read.

From the house of Nadiadwala Grandson, here comes another franchise
Presenting #SajidNadiadwala's #Heropanti2
Starring @iTIGERSHROFF directed by @khan_ahmedasas releasing on 16th July 2021 @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/pnJ0oZyM8L

— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) February 28, 2020

The makers also shared Tiger's first look from the film.

"Heropanti", which released in 2014, marked the Bollywood debut of Tiger and Kriti Sanon. Sabbir Khan directed the movie.