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Prakash Jha Confirms Raajneeti 2 Is Moving Forward, Now in Pre-Production

The director plans to draw again from Indian epics, including the Mahabharata.

Overview

  • Prakash Jha said he is actively working on the sequel, placing Raajneeti 2 in the writing and pre-production phase following fresh interviews this week.
  • He has not finalised any casting or shooting schedule, with reports noting that discussions will follow once the script is set.
  • Jha reiterated that the new film, like the 2010 original, will derive characters and incidents from Indian mythological sources.
  • He described politically charged storytelling as difficult to produce, noting added pressures in the social media era and stressing responsible, balanced dialogue.
  • The original Raajneeti, released in 2010 with an ensemble led by Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, was a commercial success that kept interest in a sequel alive.