Despite Few Flops, T’wood Continues With Sequels
Post Pushpa success, filmmakers double down on franchise films despite setbacks
The trend gained momentum after Pushpa: The Rise struck gold at the box office. While a few proposed sequels such as Kingdom and Hari Hara Veera Mallu were shelved, and Akhanda 2 failed to meet expectations, filmmakers remain committed to franchise filmmaking.
Producer TG Vishwaprasad, who tasted major success with Karthikeya 2, has also lined up multiple sequels. “We have a clear vision to make a sequel to Mirai with the same team. The genre has enough scope, and we are working on an exciting new story. Just like we recreated the magic with Karthikeya 2, we are confident of delivering a visually appealing and emotionally engaging sequel.”
Several big-ticket sequels are currently in the pipeline, including Kalki 2898 AD, Salaar: Part 2, and Devara 2, though rumours suggest the Jr NTR film has been shelved as part 1 of the film failed.
