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The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Joju George confirms ‘Pani 2' is in the works, reveals plans to make it a trilogy
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.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Joju George confirms ‘Pani 2' is in the works; film to go
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. Further, the actor also revealed that the script of the sequel is complete and that pre-production work is underway. Stating that Pani was envisioned as a trilogy, the star added that Pani 2 will be on a grander, larger scale than the first part. 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 Joju's own production banner Appu Pathu Pappu Productions, AD Studios, and Sree Gokulam Movies
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Joju George announces Pani 2, confirms plans for third instalment
Actor-director Joju George has confirmed that the script for Pani 2, the follow-up to his 2024 directorial debut Pani, is complete. Principal photography of the second instalment is scheduled to commence in December this year. Joju also revealed plans for a third instalment, confirming that the Pani franchise will continue as a trilogy. Unlike the original, Pani 2 will feature an entirely new cast, setting and storyline. Joju emphasised that the second instalment will not be a direct continuation but a spiritual successor, focusing on fresh characters and narratives. He noted that the upcoming parts will also primarily showcase emerging talent like the first instalment. Released in October 2024, Pani reportedly became the biggest commercial success of Joju's acting career. Set in Thrissur, the action-packed thriller follows Giri (Joju), a former gangster trying to live quietly, who is pulled back into the criminal world when two youngsters disrupts his family life. The film was noted for its strong performances, particularly by newcomers Sagar Surya and Junaiz V P, who played the antagonist-duo opposite Joju. Further details regarding the cast and release dates for Pani 2 and the third instalment are expected to be announced in due course.
