<p>Veteran actor Dharmendra on Sunday announced the sequel of the 2007 hit 'Apne', which featured him alongside his actor-sons Sunny and Bobby Deol for the first time.</p>.<p>Directed by Anil Sharma of 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' fame, the sports drama featured Dharmendra as a disgraced former boxer who tries to reclaim lost respect in his career through his sons.</p>.<p>Taking to Twitter, the 84-year-old star posted a clip from the original film and wrote, "With His blessings, your good wishes, we have decided to give you 'Apne 2'."</p>.<p>'Apne 2' will reportedly go on floors mid next year.</p>.<p>Replying to a fan who wished the actor for the new project, Dharmendra said he is grateful for all his admirers and said the new film will be set in the "modern" era.</p>.<p>Along with the Deols, 'Apne' also featured Katrina Kaif, Shilpa Shetty and Kirron Kher.</p>.<p>Post "Apne", Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby reunited for the comedy "Yamla Pagla Deewana" in 2011.</p>.<p>The trio featured in two more films of the franchise, "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2" (2013) and "Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se" in 2018.</p>
<p>Veteran actor Dharmendra on Sunday announced the sequel of the 2007 hit 'Apne', which featured him alongside his actor-sons Sunny and Bobby Deol for the first time.</p>.<p>Directed by Anil Sharma of 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' fame, the sports drama featured Dharmendra as a disgraced former boxer who tries to reclaim lost respect in his career through his sons.</p>.<p>Taking to Twitter, the 84-year-old star posted a clip from the original film and wrote, "With His blessings, your good wishes, we have decided to give you 'Apne 2'."</p>.<p>'Apne 2' will reportedly go on floors mid next year.</p>.<p>Replying to a fan who wished the actor for the new project, Dharmendra said he is grateful for all his admirers and said the new film will be set in the "modern" era.</p>.<p>Along with the Deols, 'Apne' also featured Katrina Kaif, Shilpa Shetty and Kirron Kher.</p>.<p>Post "Apne", Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby reunited for the comedy "Yamla Pagla Deewana" in 2011.</p>.<p>The trio featured in two more films of the franchise, "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2" (2013) and "Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se" in 2018.</p>