But the positive response to the DVDs not only gave it the status of an iconic comedy but also prompted the makers to go for a sequel- Aadu 2, though not as entertaining as the first edition, still managed to rake in enough moolah at the box office. It will be interesting to see what new elements will be brought to this sequel and whether Kunjachan will age on screen.Īadu 3: It’s probably the one franchise that started with a box office flop. The sequel has been announced more than a decade later and will be directed by someone known for his madcap comedies-Midhun Manuel Joseph. Kottayam Kunjachan 2: The iconic badass Kottayam Achayan (played by Mammootty) from the 80s who packed a mean punch, loved and boozed with abandon, was a trailblazer in Malayalam cinema. Of course, Mammootty will reprise his role as Bilal. This announcement was met unanimously with a positive response from social media. Inscrutable, unsmiling and a do-gooder to boot, he speaks in crisp, gruff one-liners with just the right degree of menace that spells doom for his antagonists.īilal is said to be based on the events that shaped the man. He is the modern-day Phantom - the man from nowhere, who walks with slow deliberate strides, gaze unwavering.
Bilal being Bilal John Kurishingal, the titular character of the film. Here’s a quick look at the sequels freshly announced in Malayalam cinema!īilal: Announced last year commemorating Big B’s 10-year anniversary, Bilal is said to be a prequel to the stylish action thriller that announced Amal Neerad’s arrival in Malayalam cinema. Chenkol, on the hand, which came after Kireedam was more plot-driven. Of course, there have been misses like Sagar Alias Jacky, a sequel to Irupatham Noottandu.
Sequels are essentially character-driven and the time span has seldom posed a hindrance if it is well-made. Back home, we have had some successful franchises- Nadodikattu, In Harihar Nagar, CBI series, Punyalan Agarbathis and Aadu.
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