Apr 30, 2026 5:26pm IST
After ‘Kill 2’, Sanya Malhotra-starrer ‘Pagglait’ Sequel Greenlit at Sikhya Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Sikhya Entertainment and Netflix India have built a strong creative partnership over the years, collaborating on multiple acclaimed projects ranging from documentaries to feature films. Continuing this association, they are now teaming up for “Pagglait 2,” a sequel to their 2021 dark dramedy.
Variety India has learned that “Pagglait 2” is officially in the works, with Sanya Malhotra returning to reprise the lead role. Umesh Bist, who directed the original, returns to helm the sequel, taking the narrative forward with a fresh perspective. It's yet unclear whether the sequel will be a continuation of the first part or tell a different story within the same thematic space, but the sequel is expected to retain the distinctive blend of humour and emotional depth that defined the first part. Shooting is scheduled to begin around August-September 2026.
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“Pagglait” marks the second Sikhya Entertainment film to get a sequel treatment. Variety India recently revealed that their critically acclaimed actioner “Kill,” starring Lakshya, is getting a second chapter but Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, who helmed the first part, will not direct it. Meanwhile, Netflix India has one more sequel movie coming up — “Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga 2", starring Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal.
Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain's Sikhya Entertainment is best recognized for producing films such as the Academy Award-winning documentary “The Elephant Whisperers,” “The Lunchbox,” “Kathal”, and "Peddlers," among others. The company has several projects lined up, including “Jigarthanda” director Karthik Subbaraj's next film and the Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan starrer spy comedy, “Udta Teer,” which is slated to release in theatres on September 11, 2026.
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