New Delhi, March 28 -- Krrish 4, the fourth part of the superhero film franchise will be directed by Hrithik Roshan and produced by Rakesh and Aditya Chopra.

Yash Raj Films will produce Krrish 4 in association with Rakesh Roshan. Hrithik Roshan makes his directorial debut with Krrish 4, who has also starred in the previous three blockbuster instalments of the superhero franchise. The film shooting is expected to commence early next year.

Confirming the development, Rakesh Roshan says, "I'm passing the baton of the director of Krrish 4 to my son, Hrithik Roshan, who has lived, breathed and dreamt about this franchise since its inception with me!"

He added, "Hrithik has a clear and a very ambitious vision of taking Krrish's journey forwa...