Lakadbaggha 2: Anshuman Jha confirms Diwali 2026 release for ‘Lakadbaggha 2’; set to clash with Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Ramayana Part 1’ |
Anshuman Jha announced the release date of the sequel to his film ‘Lakadbaggha’. Jha dropped the new poster of ‘Lakadbaggha 2’ and revealed that the movie will clash with Nitesh Tiwari‘s magnum opus ‘Ramayana‘, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi. While all the other films avoided locking horns with the mythological film, Anshuman Jha decided to go on with the clash.
Anshuman Jha’s ‘Lakadbaggha 2’ to clash with ‘Ramayana’
Anshuman Jha’s ‘Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business’ is set to arrive in cinemas this Diwali. The poster showcased Anshuman’s character befriending a monkey for a new journey. Apart from the lead actor, the movie also features Adil Hussain, Sarah Jane Dias, Vikram Kochhar, Dan Chupong, and Sunny Pang in pivotal roles.
The tagline of the movie is “Extinction is not an option.”
Connection between ‘Lakadbaggha 2’ and ‘Ramayana’
Through the monkey in his upcoming movie, Anshuman Jha expressed that he feels it would be a tribute to the Lord Hanuman. OTT Play quoted him saying about the movie, “It is a small cinematic prayer to Lord Hanuman, the art of never giving up, and a humble tribute to the extraordinary animals who share this planet with us.”The actor added, “And the project reflects his belief that humanity’s relationship with nature must be rooted in respect and responsibility. I truly believe and live by the mantra that being ordinary is a superpower.”
More about ‘Ramayana’
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it is set to showcase Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravan, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The movie is one of the most awaited films of the year. AR Rahman, along with legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer, has been roped in to work on the project’s music. The first part is set for a Diwali 2026 release, while the second installment will arrive in cinemas next Diwali.
