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Priyanka Chopra Returns to Marathi Cinema with 'Ventilator 2'
6 Nov
Summary
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas is producing 'Ventilator 2', a sequel to the 2016 Marathi film.
- The original 'Ventilator' won three National Film Awards, including Best Director.
- The sequel comes as Priyanka Chopra's production house, Purple Pebble Pictures, celebrates 10 years.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to return to Marathi cinema with 'Ventilator 2', the follow-up to the successful 2016 film 'Ventilator'. This significant announcement arrives as her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, celebrates a decade in the industry. Director Rajesh Mapuskar, who helmed the original, is back to write and direct the sequel, slated for a 2027 release.
Reflecting on her production house's journey, Chopra Jonas shared her pride in supporting meaningful stories, with 'Ventilator' being a key project. The original film delicately balanced humor and emotion, delving into family bonds, generational differences, and reconciliation within the Kamerkar family. It garnered critical acclaim, securing three National Film Awards, including Best Director.
'Ventilator 2' underscores Chopra Jonas's role as a producer championing regional Indian stories beyond mainstream Hindi cinema. This move aligns with the growing visibility of regional films across platforms. While details about the cast and specific release date are yet to be revealed, Chopra Jonas also has the film 'Varanasi' scheduled for April 7, 2027.
