Some professional relationships are less about business, more about bonds. Like the one between producer Sajid Nadiadwala and actor Ahan Shetty, whom he launched in Bollywood with Tadap (2021). The actor, who is set to kick off his next with director Tinu Desai, was keen that his film be named Sanki. There was only one hurdle — the title was owned by Nadiadwala. mid-day has learnt that as soon as Shetty reached out to Nadiadwala and expressed his wish, the producer readily parted with the name.

In 2024, Nadiadwala had announced Sanki as an action romance drama with Shetty and Pooja Hegde. Unfortunately, the film was put on the backburner.
A source revealed, “Ahan’s film with Tinu Desai was being developed under a different working title, but he had his heart set on Sanki. Knowing that Sajid held the title, Ahan reached out to him. The producer had no hesitation in letting go — no negotiations, he simply gifted the title to him. The Nadiadwalas and Shettys have been close for decades, with Sajid having worked with Suniel Shetty. The producer is also fond of Ahan, who, in turn, holds immense gratitude and respect for the man who launched him.”

Crazy about ‘Sanki’

Salman Khan. Pic/Yogen Shah; (right) Shah Rukh Khan. Pic/Instagram

. Apparently Salman Khan had recommended the title ‘Sanki’ to producer Sajid Nadiadwala for a film together.
. In 2020, rumours surfaced that Shah Rukh Khan might use the title for a movie with Atlee, but they didn’t use it.