Eros International acquires worldwide rights of 'Rock On 2'

MUMBAI: Eros International Media Ltd has announced a new collaboration with actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment for worldwide rights of " Rock On 2".

Written and directed by debutant filmmaker Shujaat Saudagar, the film is the sequel to the 2008 rock musical drama "Rock On".

While Farhan, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli and Pracchi Desai will reprise their roles from the original film, "ABCD 2" star Shraddha Kapoor will be the new addition in it.

"With Rock On 2, we continue our synergy with Excel after our previous successes like 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Dil Dhadakne Do'. The sequel promises to be another heartwarming story high on content and entertainment," said Jyoti Deshpande, Group CEO, Eros International Media Ltd.

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani, Excel EntertainmentPvt Ltd, added, "We are happy to associate with Eros Internationalonce again and look forward to our filmgetting the best release platform through their unparalleled reach and network"

The film will be shot in Shillong.