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Fardeen Khan, Mahesh Manjrekar join Malamaal Weekly 2
Fardeen Khan and Mahesh Manjrekar have signed Amit Joshi’s Malamaal Weekly 2, Bollywood Hungama reports. The sequel is expected to begin filming in November 2026 and will tell a new story while…
The Story in Brief
Fardeen Khan and Mahesh Manjrekar have signed Amit Joshi’s Malamaal Weekly 2, Bollywood Hungama reports. The sequel is expected to begin filming in November 2026 and will tell a new story while retaining the original’s comic premise.
The film will again follow ordinary people in a small town whose poverty, greed and hopes of sudden wealth draw them into chaos. Raveena Tandon, Parineeti Chopra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Elvish Yadav and Rajpal Yadav have also been reported as part of the cast. The sequel is being directed by Joshi, known for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that a large cast guarantees another hit, or that the sequel is simply recycling the original. Neither is established yet. A new story and a familiar comic setup can work, but the film’s writing and ensemble chemistry will matter more than the number of names attached. The first concrete test will be whether filming actually starts in November 2026 and whether the completed film delivers fresh chaos rather than a repeat.
Source: bollywoodhungama.com
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