Actor Surendra Pal, Mukesh Khanna's co-star in Shaktimaan the TV series, said Ranveer Singh would be the ideal choice to star in a film version of the show. Pal urged Khanna to reconsider his decision about not casting the Dhurandhar star.

Mukesh Khanna said he still does not see Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan despite praising his work in Dhurandhar. He said the role needs a face that reflects the superhero's image, even as the film remains in the works.