June 26, 2025
2 mins read

Rakshasudu Sequel Gets Darker

The original Rakshasudu was the Telugu remake of the Tamil blockbuster Ratsasan, which starred Vishnu Vishal and Amala Paul

Actor-producer Koneru Lakshman Havish, who backed the Telugu hit Rakshasudu, has exclusively revealed that its much-awaited sequel, Rakshasudu 2, will be darker, more intense, and will feature an entirely new antagonist.

The original Rakshasudu was the Telugu remake of the Tamil blockbuster Ratsasan, which starred Vishnu Vishal and Amala Paul. While the Tamil version has yet to spawn a sequel, Havish is now developing one for the Telugu adaptation—a film that was both a critical and commercial success.

Speaking exclusively, Havish shared how the idea for the sequel took shape. “After Rakshasudu released, the kind of love and curiosity the audience had was incredible. Many people asked, ‘What happens next in Arun’s life?’ That really planted the seed,” he said.
“But we didn’t want to do a sequel just for the sake of it. We waited until we had a story that was truly gripping and organically extended the character’s journey. We’ve developed an original script that retains the psychological thriller’s essence but adds more darkness and intensity. It explores a completely new case with a very different antagonist.”

The sequel is currently in its advanced pre-production phase. “The script is locked, and we’re scouting for locations,” Havish confirmed. “I can’t reveal too much at this point, but I promise it’s going to be worth the wait.”

Alongside Rakshasudu 2, Havish is also gearing up for another film, this time in collaboration with director Trinadha Rao Nakkina, known for his massy, laugh-out-loud entertainers. The yet-to-be-titled project is said to be a full-blown commercial entertainer, with Havish playing a central character.

On working with Nakkina, Havish said, “It’s been a blast. His understanding of humour, timing, and how he crafts his characters are just amazing. I play an everyday guy who ends up in some wildly unexpected situations. It’s a character the audience will instantly relate to, but what makes it enjoyable is how his reactions and dialogues elevate the comedy.”

Calling comedy one of the toughest genres to master, Havish explained, “Comedy is all about rhythm—it’s like music. If you’re even a second off, the joke falls flat. So I’ve been working hard on my timing, body language, and improvisation. We’ve had rehearsals just to explore different reactions to the same scene, trying to find that perfect beat. It’s been creatively satisfying and a lot of fun.”
Confident about the impact of his character in the upcoming film, Havish revealed that the team is eyeing a big festive release—possibly during Sankranthi or Summer next year. “These are tentative plans, of course,” he said, “but everything’s shaping up really well.”

Previous Story

Lydian Launches Musical Thirukkural

Next Story

India’s Economy Shows Resilience

Latest from Films

Hrithik, NTR Jr Promote Separately

In War (2019), Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff only came together publicly during the success bash, maintaining the mystery around their face-off In a strategic move to heighten audience anticipation, the makers

Vismaya Mohanlal’s Acting Debut

Producer Antony Perumbavoor also shared a nostalgic photograph of himself carrying a young Vismaya, posting a warm message in Malayalam. In it, he extended his heartfelt blessings and said a great “beginning”

Aamir Khan Headlines Melbourne Fest

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is all set to headline the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) as the chief guest. The actor is excited to showcase some of his most cherished

Rasika Dugal reflects on NYIFF weekend

Summing up her NYIFF visit, Rasika shared, “It was a weekend full of connecting with friends, watching their work and celebrating cinema Actress Rasika Dugal, known for her roles in Mirzapur, Delhi

Kajol Channels Kali Power

Backed by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Maa is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Subbarayan, with Kumar Mangat Pathak as co-producer Kajol delivers a fierce and emotionally charged performance in the
Go toTop