Actor’s Lucknow visit fuels political and film sequel speculation online
February 24, 2026: Sanjay Dutt met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, sharing a photograph from the meeting on X that quickly went viral. “It was a pleasure meeting Hon’ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji in Lucknow. Truly appreciate the blessings and the positive exchange,” Dutt wrote. The image of the two shaking hands triggered a wave of reactions, with social media users speculating about the purpose behind the high-profile interaction.
While some pointed to Dutt’s past association with the Samajwadi Party and wondered if the visit hinted at a political development, others joked about a possible sequel to the iconic Munna Bhai franchise. Comments ranged from guesses about a Rajya Sabha nomination to humorous takes like “Baba meeting baba,” as the post continued to gain traction online.
On the work front, Dutt was recently seen in The Raja Saab and Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar. He is now gearing up for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, co-starring Ranveer Singh. The actor also has a packed slate ahead with projects including Raja Shivaji, Baap, and KD: The Devil.