Hungama 2
Hungama 2 is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and jointly produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain, Chetan Jain and Armaan Ventures. It is a remake of his own 1994 Malayalam film Minnaram and a spiritual successor to the 2003 film Hungama.[2] The film stars Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty, Meezaan Jaffrey and Pranitha Subhash.[3] Hungama 2 marks the comeback of Priyadarshan to Bollywood after eight years.[4]
| Hungama 2 | |
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| File:Hungama 2 poster.jpg Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Priyadarshan |
| Produced by | Ratan Jain Ganesh Jain Chetan Jain Armaan Ventures |
| Written by | Dialogues: Anukalp Goswami Manisha Korde |
| Screenplay by | Yunus Sajawal |
| Story by | Priyadarshan |
| Based on | Minnaram (1994) by Priyadarshan |
| Starring | Paresh Rawal Shilpa Shetty Meezaan Jaffrey Pranitha Subhash Rajpal Yadav Johny Lever Ashutosh Rana |
| Music by | Score: Ronnie Raphael Songs: Anu Malik |
| Cinematography | N. K. Ekambaram |
| Edited by | M.S. Aiyyappan Nair |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Disney+ Hotstar |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Hungama 2 is scheduled to premiere on 23 July 2021 on Disney+ Hotstar.[1]
Cast
- Paresh Rawal as Radheshyam Tiwari
- Shilpa Shetty as Radha
- Meezaan Jaffery as Vivaan
- Pranitha Subhash as Naina
- Rajpal Yadav as Raja
- Tiku Talsania
- Ashutosh Rana
- Manoj Joshi
- Johny Lever
- Raman Trikha
- Akshaye Khanna (Cameo appearance)[5]
Production
The film marks Priyadarshan's return to Bollywood after a six-year hiatus since Rangrezz (2013). It is not a sequel to Hungama (2003), with Priyadarshan saying, "We decided to title the new comedy Hungama 2 because the mood of masti, mischief and hungama remain unchanged."[6] It also marks the comeback of Shilpa Shetty for the first time in 13 years since Apne.[7]
The principal photography commenced on 8 January 2020 in Mumbai.[8] The film was initially scheduled for a theatrical release in India on 14 August 2020.[9] However, production was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Priyadarshan has indicated the filming is scheduled to resume in mid-September 2020.[10] The film was wrapped up on 1 February 2021.[11][12]
Release
Hungama 2 is scheduled to premiere on 23 July 2021 on Disney+ Hotstar.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Shilpa Shetty's Hungama 2 to premiere on Disney+Hotstar on July 23". India Today. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ↑ "Hungama 2 is a remake of Priyadarshan and Mohanlal's 1994 Malayalam film Minnaram". Bollywood Hungama. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ "Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal are ready for a laugh riot with Meezan and Pranitha Subhash". India Today. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ↑ "Shilpa Shetty replaces Shoma Anand opposite Paresh Rawal, Meezan joins the gang". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Akshaye Khanna to have a cameo in Priyadarshan's Hungama 2 starring Paresh Rawal and Shilpa Shetty". Bollywood Hungama. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Priyadarshan returns to Bollywood with Hungama 2". Eastern Eye. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ "Shilpa Shetty Kundra: I don't think it makes any sense for producers to release their films this year". Hindustan Times. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ↑ "Shilpa Shetty begins Hungama 2 shooting: Feeling a gamut of emotions". India Today. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- ↑ "Priyadarshan to make 'Hungama 2' with this stellar cast; release date inside". Deccan Chronicle. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ↑ "Here's Why Priyadarshan is Compelled to Shoot Hungama 2 Amid Coronavirus". News 18. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ↑ "Double celebration for Hungama 2 as the team wraps shooting and celebrate director Priyadarshan's birthday". Bollywood Hungama. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ↑ "Priyadarshan wraps Hungama 2 shoot". India Today. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.