‘Maragadha Naanayam 2’: Aadhi, Nikkii Galrani and Priya Bhavani Shankar’s Sequel Launched

The sequel to the 2017 Tamil fantasy comedy hit Maragadha Naanayam was formally launched in Chennai on Monday (February 17), with the team commencing production after a traditional pooja ceremony. Titled Maragadha Naanayam 2, the film brings back much of the original cast and crew, including Aadhi Pinisetty, Nikkii Galrani, Munishkanth, Anandaraj and director ARK Saravan.

The launch event was attended by actors Karthi and Arya, along with filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, who were present to extend their support to the team. Karthi sounded the ceremonial clapboard, while Arya and Venkat Prabhu announced the rolling of the camera, marking the official start of principal photography. Several prominent filmmakers associated with Axess Film Factory also attended the ceremony.

In addition to the returning cast, the sequel will feature Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sathyaraj, Arunraja Kamaraj, Danie and Muruganandam in pivotal roles. The makers have yet to reveal plot details, but the film is expected to build on the fantasy-adventure template that made the original a box-office success.

Released in 2017, Maragadha Naanayam revolved around two small-time smugglers who embark on a mission to retrieve a powerful emerald medallion for a ruthless gang leader. Their seemingly straightforward task spirals into chaos when they discover that the medallion is cursed, unleashing a series of supernatural events. Blending horror elements with situational comedy, the film struck a chord with audiences and gained popularity for its quirky tone and performances, as well as the hit song “Nee Kavithaigala.”

The sequel will feature music composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, with cinematography by PV Shankar and editing by Thirumalai Rajan R. The project is produced by Sudhan Sundaram, Manish Singhal, Durgaram Choudhary, Dev and KV Durai under the banners of Passion Studios, Dangal TV, RDC Media, Axess Film Factory and Good Show.

With the core team reuniting and new additions joining the ensemble, Maragadha Naanayam 2 is positioned as one of the notable Tamil releases currently in production.