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Naga Chaitanya Becomes Producer as Dhootha Season 2 Begins Filming

Chaitanya’s producer debut preserves the series’ creative core by keeping the original director and cast.

Overview

  • A formal mahurat launch for Dhootha Season 2 was held at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad on Friday, where veteran actor Nagarjuna clapped the board to mark the start of filming.
  • Naga Chaitanya announced on social media that he is a producer on the series and shared photos signaling that principal photography has begun.
  • Creator-director Vikram K. Kumar and lead actors from season one, including Parvathy Thiruvothu and Priya Bhavani Shankar, are reported to be returning for the new season.
  • Early trade reports name some crew changes, with composer and cinematographer credits circulating, but those technical hires have not been fully confirmed by the production.
  • The move follows Dhootha’s December 2023 debut and a renewal in June 2024, and industry commentary frames Chaitanya’s choice to launch as a producer on an established streaming franchise as a strategic, lower-risk entry into production that could shape his future projects.