Kunal Kemmu has revealed that he is moving forward with the sequel to his 2024 directorial debut, Madgaon Express. After the buddy comedy, which starred Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, and Avinash Tiwary, received positive reviews, fans have been eager for news about a sequel. Speaking to News18, he confirmed that the script for the sequel is already complete.

Kunal said, “Yes, it’s in the works. But my next film is Vibe. It’s due for release on September 18. So, all my energy is focused on that. But I’ve finished writing Madgaon Express 2.” While the script is ready, he mentioned that filming will only start after his upcoming action-comedy, Vibe, which also stars Preity Zinta, is released.

Interestingly, Kunal revealed that the concept for the sequel was not a recent development. In fact, he had the idea mapped out while working on the original film. He explained, “You always plan. You’ll only make a sequel if a film works. When I wrote the first film, there were some loose ends. There was an idea of where it’s going to go. I told Excel also when the first film happened that I’m going to write a sequel if it organically flows and if I feel that there’s a film there.”

Kunal shared that he wanted the story to develop naturally rather than rushing into a project just to capitalize on the first film’s success. He said, “I don’t want to do a sequel with any and every story just because the first one has worked. So, they also didn’t know about till the time I finished it. Only when I finished it, I told them that I’ve written it. They said, let’s hear it. But most of the people haven’t even heard it. Divyenndu knows that this is in the works and that’s how the news came out.”

He credited his writing discipline to his experience with Go Goa Gone, which allowed him to document the various stories he had envisioned over the years, including Madgaon Express, which he originally wrote in 2014.

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Ravi Mohan’s next big screen outing now has a release date. The makers of Karathey Babu have announced that the political thriller will arrive in cinemas on August 28, setting the stage for what promises to be a different take on the genre. Directed by Dada filmmaker Ganesh K Babu, the film marks his second directorial venture and sees him stepping away from relationship drama to explore the world of politics.

The announcement was accompanied by fresh excitement among fans eager to see Ravi Mohan headline a politically charged story. While Tamil cinema has produced several films centred on politicians and power struggles over the years, the makers insist Karathey Babu aims to offer a more intimate perspective by focusing on the man behind the public persona.

Ganesh K Babu promises a fresh take on political drama

Director Ganesh K Babu had earlier explained what sets Karathey Babu apart from conventional political entertainers. “Although there have been many films about politicians, their personal lives, relationships and feelings have not been discussed much on screen. This film explores another side of an MLA. It has shaped up to be an emotional and realistic political thriller.”

The filmmaker’s comments suggest that the story will move beyond electoral battles and political rivalries to examine the emotional conflicts, personal relationships, and human dilemmas faced by a legislator. With Ravi Mohan playing the titular character, the film is expected to balance political intrigue with character-driven drama.

Ganesh K Babu made an impressive directorial debut with Dada, which emerged as both a critical and commercial success for its heartfelt storytelling. Expectations are therefore high for his sophomore outing, particularly as he ventures into a completely different genre.

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An ensemble cast and experienced technical crew

Karathey Babu brings together a large supporting cast led by debutant Daudee Jiwal alongside KS Ravikumar, Shakthi Vasu, Nasser, VTV Ganesh, Subramaniam Siva, Kavithalaya Krishnan, Pradeep Antony, Raja Rani Pandiyan, Ilan, Sam Anderson, Sri Dhanya, Sandeep Ravi Raj, Ananthi, Sindhu Priya, Ajith Ghosh, Kalki Raja, Knife Naren, Vetri, Aravind, Dharmaraj, Nandhini Senthamizhan, Jeeva Subramaniam and Manimegala. The extensive ensemble hints at a story populated by multiple characters from both the political and personal spheres of the protagonist’s life.

The writing team also boasts notable names, with Rathna Kumar and Bakkiyam Sankar joining Ganesh K Babu as co-writers. Music has been composed by Sam CS, while cinematography is handled by Ezhil Arasu K. The technical crew further includes editor Kathiresh Alagesan, production designer Shanmugaraja and action choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan.

The film is produced by Sundar Arumugam under the Screen Scene Media Entertainment banner, which has backed several notable Tamil productions in recent years.

With a filmmaker coming off a successful debut, an intriguing premise and Ravi Mohan leading the cast, Karathey Babu has steadily built curiosity among audiences. The promise of presenting a politician beyond public speeches and political manoeuvring could give the film a distinctive identity when it arrives in theatres later this month.

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