Remo D’Souza, the filmmaker who pioneered the modern Indian dance film, has officially begun work on his next high-energy project. Sources exclusively reveal that the veteran choreographer-director is developing a new venture tentatively titled ABCD 3, aimed at recapturing the magic of the franchise that redefined the genre over a decade ago.
The ABCD series has a proven track record of defying industry expectations. ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013): Despite featuring a cast of newcomers and competing against the Akshay Kumar-starrer Special 26, it opened at ₹5.50 crore and achieved a lifetime collection of ₹45.50 crore. ABCD 2 (2015): Starring Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor, the sequel saw massive growth, successfully crossing the ₹100 crore milestone at the domestic box office. And now ABCD 3 is happening for the fans who have been missing this franchise for a while.
The upcoming film will be produced by Amit Chandrra of Trigger Happy Studios. Understanding that audience tastes have evolved significantly since Street Dancer 3D (2020), D’Souza and his team are reportedly crafting a screenplay tailored for Gen Z and Gen Alpha viewers.
While the core plot is under wraps, there is speculation that the film might serve as a direct continuation of the 2013 original, potentially bringing back fan-favorite characters. However, these casting details remain unverified as the project is currently in the writing stage.
Since his Hindi debut with F.A.L.T.U. (2011), D’Souza has balanced massive commercial entertainers with niche dance projects: Both the films- ABCD, ABCD 2, and Street Dancer 3D have been hit at the box office..He is known to come up with diverse ventures including films like A Flying Jatt (2016) and Race 3 (2018). While his recent work following the 2025 release of Be Happy on Amazon Prime Video, this new theatrical project marks his return to the big screen with the genre he knows best.
With the screenplay currently in development, fans are eager to see if this “third chapter” will once again push the boundaries of choreography and storytelling in Indian cinema.
