Mumbai: Actor Sunny Deol who makes a comeback after nearly two years with the film Naksha admits that his back problem was a handicap but he has learnt to live with it.
"Everybody knows I was unwell and hence I had to take a sabbatical. But, now I want to work. Every year, I should have three to five releases," Sunny said whose last release was Jo Bole So Nihal which was embroiled in controversy for allegedly hurting Sikh sentiments.
Tolu Bajaj's Naksha releases on September 8. The film also stars - Jackie Shroff, Vivek Oberoi and Sameera Reddy besides Sunny.
Some of Sunny’s forthcoming releases include, Kafila, Devdhar Gandhi, Fool and Final and his home production Apne.
"Most of my films were delayed due to my ill health. But, now all the problems have been sorted out and all the films will be released by this year," Sunny explained.
Sunny said he has been screening scripts for his directorial venture and would make a final announcement in next year.
The actor is also looking into working on co-productions in which other companies will handle the finances while he would look after the creative aspect. “I am a bad funds manager,” he said and added that talks are in final stages with K Sera Sera banner.
Referring to Naksha, Sunny said the movie was an adventure film with light comedy and action.
Sunny said the script and idea of Naksha appealed to him. “I am fond of working with young directors because of their honesty. But, when they become successful and carve a niche for themselves, there is change in their attitude,” Sunny, whose differences with directors like Rahul Rawail and Raj kumar Santoshi are well known, said.
However, the actor clarified that he had no problems working with these two directors again.
Speaking about Apne, Sunny said the film was close to his heart as he will feature with his father Dharmendra and younger brother Bobby Deol in the movie.
"For several years, I was looking for a script which would suit all of us. There is an emotional bond in the film and we are all emotional people. The story is about a joint family," he said.
Distributor Tolu Bajaj who has ventured into production for the first time with Naksha said his sons Akshay and Sachin are producing and directing the film.
"I had made up my mind to enter production seven to eight years ago. Sachin wanted to take his own time. He assisted Ashok Amritraj for two of his films, Tamil film director Shankar, Indra Kumar for Mann and Ashiq before taking the plunge on his own," Bajaj said.
"With Naksha we found a film with universal appeal. Adventure films are liked by children. Besides, it has comedy, action and is a complete entertainer," he added.
He said he had shot Naksha in Thailand, New Zealand and Panchagani. "This film belongs to the Indiana Jones genre," he explained.
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