Ram Gopal Varma announced his third installment for 2005 hit film 'Sarkar'. In 2008, the sequel to the film titled 'Sarkar Raj' hit the theatres featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead role. As per the news Abhi-Aish were expected to carry the franchise forward by starring in the third installment of the titled 'Sarkar 3', now there is a news that the couple will not be a part of the film.

Ram Gopal Varma confirmed the news on his twitter by tweeting, "Sarkar 3 first look will be launched on 26th August..Going by the story both Abhishek and Aishwarya will not be featuring in this segment." He also said that the other details regarding the film will be shared later. He tweeted, "Scale of Sarkar 3 will be much more larger and intense than the earlier two...Rest of the cast details will be soon announced."

Meanwhile, the director is currently shooting Rai, with Vivek Oberoi based on the life of gangster Muthappa Rai.