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Balaji Motion Pictures signs Bhushan Patel to helm Ragini MMS 2
MUMBAI: Bhushan Patel, who recently stirred 1920 – Evil Returns has been selected to direct Ragini MMS 2, the sequel of Ekta Kapoor‘s Ragini MMS that released in 2011.
Confirming the same, Balaji Motion Pictures CEO Tanuj Garg says, “What started off as a humble experimental film has turned into a huge franchise. We took a leap of faith in signing Bhushan even before his first release. Given the film‘s impressive film‘s box office performance, it was the right decision in hindsight.”
Patel said, “To add to the excitement of delivering a hit, is the opportunity of directing another hit franchise for the Balaji banner. I am looking forward to Ragini MMS-2.”
Balaji Motion Pictures head of acquisition and distribution Girish Johar said, “We have signed Bhushan Patel to direct our Ragini MMS 2 with Sunny Leone. We loved the promos of 1920- Evil Returns. For a debut director, Bhushan has done a great job in the film. We are confident that he will do justice to Ragini MMS 2.”
Ragini MMS 2 is expected to be a supernatural and horror film too.
The original movie, directed by Pawan Kripalani, featured Kainaz Motivala and Raj Kumar Yadav. In the sequel, Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone will add spice.
Hindi
Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
