Joju George confirms ‘Pani 2’ is in the works, reveals plans to make it a trilogy-OxBig News Network

Joju George; poster of ‘Pani 2’
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Malayalam star Joju George has confirmed that Pani 2, a sequel to his 2024 directorial debut Pani, is in the works. The actor revealed that the film will tell an entirely new story featuring a new cast and backdrop.

The actor took to his Instagram account to announce the news.

The film, currently in pre-production, will go on floors in December this year. Other details regarding the cast and crew are yet to be announced.

Meanwhile, to much surprise, Joju has revealed that Pani was envisioned as a trilogy and that Pani 2 will be on a grander, larger scale than the first part. “The third instalment, Pani 3, is expected to be the most intense of the three, and will also introduce a new set of lead performers,” read a statement from the makers.

The revenge drama Pani, released in 2024, met with resounding success at the box office. It starred Joju alongside Abhinaya, Sagar Surya, Junaiz VP, Seema, Sujith Shankar, Prashanth Alexander, Ranjith Velayudhan, Bobby Kurian, Rinosh George, Jayashanker and Abhaya Hiranmayi along with 60 newcomers and thousands of junior artists.

With music scored by Vishnu Vijay and Sam CS, the film had cinematography by Venu ISC and Jinto George, and editing by Manu Antony. Pani was produced by M Riyaz Adam and Sijo Vadakkan under Appu Pathu Pappu Productions, AD Studios, and Sree Gokulam Movies.