At the FICCI Frames 2025 conference, Ayushmann Khurrana asked the director about a sequel, prompting a cautious yet hopeful reply from Raghavan.
Ayushmann Khurrana didn’t mince words on the Mumbai stage of FICCI Frames 2025. In the middle of a discussion about budget‑friendly cinema, he turned to Sriram Raghavan and asked, “When are you making Andhadhun 2?”
Raghavan’s smile was the only answer he needed. He told the audience, “Hopefully, when we get the right story which doesn’t screw up the first film!” The director’s reply, reported by Bollywood Hungama, underscored his reluctance to chase a sequel for its own sake.
The exchange happened during the ‘Cinema at Crossroads – The Rules of the Big Screen’ session, where the trio – Khurrana, Raghavan and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Denzil Dias – debated the evolving theatrical landscape. After Dias outlined the rollout plan for the thriller Obsession, Khurrana cracked a joke about Raghavan’s supposed horror style, then shifted to a serious note about the need for small‑budget, audience‑centric projects like Hanuman Ansh and Obsession.
Word‑of‑mouth, Khurrana argued, remains the lifeblood of his films. He said that a strong trailer or a catchy song can boost opening numbers, but “the content that you create” decides a film’s fate. The actor also reflected on the casting saga of the original Andhadhun, revealing that several performers had turned down the role before he signed on, believing the project required an actor, not a star.
Fans have been circling the internet for any hint of a sequel ever since the 2018 thriller became a cult favourite. While the director’s comment does not confirm a production timeline, it does keep the conversation alive. Raghavan’s condition – a story that respects the first film’s tone – suggests that any sequel would have to match the original’s blend of dark humour and suspense.
Industry watchers note that the timing could align with Warner Bros. Discovery’s push for mid‑budget thrillers in the Indian market. If a green light comes, a 2027 release would be plausible, given the typical post‑production schedule for a film of this scale.
For now, the only certainty is that the director is not ruling out a continuation. As Khurrana put it, “We need to make films like that,” pointing to a future where Andhadhun’s universe might expand, but only on the strength of a fresh, compelling script.
The next FICCI Frames gathering, slated for early next year, may provide a clearer answer. Until then, the buzz remains, and the fanbase stays hopeful.
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