Karthi and Malavika Mohanan are all set to share the screen for the very first time in the upcoming film Sardar 2. As the movie gears up to hit the big screens, Pinkvilla has learned an exclusive and exciting detail about one of the film’s major action set pieces.

According to a source close to the development, Karthi and Malavika will feature together in a high-octane fight sequence that takes place on a flight. The actors have undergone rigorous training to ensure authenticity for the action sequence, which includes a mid-air fight.

The source said, “Malavika Mohanan and Karthi take on intense action in Sardar 2, with one of the film’s standout sequences being a real mid-air stunt inside a flight. Both actors gave their best for the action, undergoing rigorous training to ensure every move looked authentic and thrilling on screen.”

To deliver realism in the stunt sequences, the actors have been undergoing physical training, rehearsals, and extensive stunt preparation. The source also added that Sardar 2 will be an action extravaganza that includes high-speed chases as well.

More about Sardar 2

Sardar 2 is the sequel to the 2022 spy action film Sardar, which starred Karthi in the lead role. Directed by PS Mithran, the film is expected to explore a new case handled by Chandra Bose, also known as Agent Sardar.

As Karthi reprises his dual roles, the movie will also see Rajisha Vijayan return as Indhrani. Additionally, actors Malavika Mohanan, SJ Suryah, Ashika Ranganath, and several others play key roles in the film.

With Sam CS handling the music composition, George C. Williams serving as the cinematographer, and Vijay Velukutty handling the editing, the film is shaping up to be a major spectacle. While an official release date has not yet been finalized, the movie is expected to be released later this year.

Karthi and Malavika Mohanan’s work front

Karthi was last seen in a lead role in the action-comedy film Vaa Vaathiyaar. Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, the movie featured Krithi Shetty as the female lead, alongside Shilpa Manjunath, Sathyaraj, Raj Kiran, and others in key roles.

The actor is next expected to appear in the film Marshal, co-starring Kalyani Priyadarshan.

Meanwhile, Malavika was recently seen playing one of the female leads in Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab. Directed by Maruthi, the horror-comedy film also featured Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and others in pivotal roles.

Vadh 2 is an upcoming crime thriller set to hit the screens on February 6, 2026. Starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in the lead roles, the film is a sequel to the 2022 release Vadh, which was well received by audiences for its intense premise and powerful performances. Promising to raise the intensity further, Vadh 2 is also expected to deliver a similar experience. As the anticipation around the release builds, producer Luv Ranjan spoke exclusively to Pinkvilla, sharing some intriguing insights into the film and its world.

Excerpts from the interview: 

Vadh was a chilling film, and Sanjay Mishra’s casting came as a surprise. What was the thought process behind choosing him for this role?

When you have an actor who has an image, you know what to expect. Right? Vadh, as a film and now as a franchise, is about a common man who you don’t expect to go a certain distance in terms of when pushed against the wall…. and when he does it, you don’t know what to expect. And that’s the fun of it. 

Is Vadh 2 a continuation of the first film’s story? What can we expect from the sequel?

It is not a true sequel. It doesn’t start from where part one ended. It’s more of a thematic sequel, and we haven’t basically touched the grain of the film. The grain is the same, the strata are the same. They’re different characters, but their ideology is the same. For example, De De Pyaar De 2 was a true sequel. Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 was a thematic sequel. 

When will the Vadh 2 trailer be released? 

The trailer is releasing in the theaters with Border 2. Digitally, it’s going to be released on the 27th of this month. 

Other than Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta, who else is in the cast of the film? 

Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta are the faces of the franchise. We have a very talented cast in the second one, also. Kumud Mishra is there. He is there in an extremely pivotal part. Then, we are also introducing a few younger actors, newer actors, extremely talented ones- Amit Singh, Akshay Dogra, Yugika Bihani, and then there is Shilpa Shukla, again, in a very pivotal, very interesting role. So it’s a great ensemble cast. 

Do you think Vadh can also spin into a franchise like Drishyam over time if it gets the kind of reception and reach Drishyam received? 

Drishyam is a far bigger franchise, and it is a true franchise. If you see Drishyam 2, it’s a continuation of part one. I believe part 3 will also be a continuation. I’m not sure, because I’m not the maker of that film. But that is a different kind of franchise. It’s a far bigger franchise. It’s a far more successful franchise. And who wouldn’t want to? As a producer, I would definitely want Vadh to be an extremely successful franchise, but that’s something for the audiences to decide. 

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