Overview
- Producers on Tuesday set a two-stage rollout, with Mohanlal’s Malayalam film opening May 21 and Ajay Devgn’s Hindi version planned for October 2.
- The makers said the Malayalam film leans into family drama while the Hindi film shifts to a family thriller, though both draw from the same story by Jeethu Joseph.
- The Hindi instalment finished principal photography and is in post-production with some patchwork, as the team frames October 2 as the franchise’s signature date.
- Amazon Prime Video’s petition led the Delhi High Court to issue interim relief that blocks new streaming deals for the Malayalam film while a digital rights claim is litigated.
- Casting will differ across versions, with reports saying Akshaye Khanna will not return in the Hindi film and Jaideep Ahlawat has joined, while Mohanlal’s core Malayalam cast reprises roles.