Overview

• Sohum Shah Films has confirmed a collaboration with Jayantilal Gada’s Pen Studios to produce the sequel.
• Adesh Prasad, co-director of the original, will direct the new film, while Rahi Anil Barve is not returning due to other commitments.
• Production is planned to begin in early 2026 following a development process the makers say spanned six years to finalize the script.
• Trade coverage reports a budget north of ₹150 crore for a large-scale mount, a figure not officially itemized by the producers.
• The 2018 film opened Venice Critics’ Week and its 2024 India re-release boosted box office and renewed interest in the franchise.