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Adil Hussain Replaces Milind Soman as Sensei in ‘Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business’

The sequel expands the sensei role in a darker martial-arts direction.

Overview

  • Hussain confirmed the casting and said he is “truly grateful,” praising the franchise for foregrounding animal rights.
  • Principal photography wrapped in June 2025 following a scaled-up shoot with Anshuman Jha taking greater responsibility behind the scenes.
  • The new film is positioned as a sharper, more action-heavy narrative with the mentor figure playing a pivotal part in the hero’s journey.
  • Martial-arts stars Sunny Pang and Dan Chupong join a cast that includes Sarah Jane Dias, Vikram Kochar and Jha, who returns as Arjun Bakshi.
  • A mid-2026 release is planned as the franchise grows in parallel with a developing comic-book universe.