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Director's Heartbreak: Actor Leaves Cult Film Sequel
3 Feb
Summary
- Sai Sushanth Reddy exited the ENE Repeat sequel to focus on his father's business.
- Director Tharun Bhascker expressed anger and disappointment but respected Sushanth's choice.
- Srikanth Maganti replaces Sushanth in the sequel, reprising the character Karthik.
Director Tharun Bhascker has addressed the departure of actor Sai Sushanth Reddy from the upcoming sequel, ENE Repeat. The news followed the June 2025 announcement of the film's continuation.
Bhascker revealed that Sushanth's involvement was uncertain from the outset. The director described his initial reaction as anger and disappointment upon learning Sushanth wished to dedicate himself fully to his father's business, a decision Bhascker ultimately respected, acknowledging individual life journeys.
Despite this change, Bhascker affirmed his commitment to telling the story. Srikanth Maganti will now embody the character Karthik, previously played by Sushanth. Bhascker expressed confidence in maintaining the character's essence, assuring audiences they would still see Karthik onscreen.
Fans have voiced support for the character's continuity, deeming Karthik the 'soul of ENE.' The sequel revisits the characters from the 2018 cult favorite, Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, though a release date for ENE Repeat is yet to be confirmed.
