Varun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Badlapur was a huge hit in 2015. The film marked a huge transformation for Varun, where he proved his mettle as an actor as he gained widespread acclaim for his serious character. If new reports are to be believed, a sequel to the film may be happening soon.
Badlapur 2 in the works?
On Thursday, Prime Video India revealed its multi-year post-theatrical licensing deal with Maddock Films. According to the deal, the streaming platform secured the worldwide exclusive streaming rights to highly anticipated upcoming titles from one of India’s leading production house.
But what caught the eye was that the list of films in the deal features Badlapur 2. The press release for the deal read, “The slate also includes the highly anticipated Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Param Sundari that premieres in theatres on 29th August 2025 as well as Shiddat 2 and Badlapur 2, expansions of two highly successful franchises.”
If the press statement holds true, it remains to be seen when the makers officially announce the sequel. It is also unknown if it will feature a new cast or if Varun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui will reprise their roles.
About the deal
The broader licensing collaboration also includes the Sriram Raghavan-directed Ikkis starring Agastya Nanda, in addition to several other films to be announced soon.
Speaking about the partnership, Dinesh Vijan, CEO & founder, Maddock Films, said, “We`ve always believed in telling stories that surprise, entertain, and resonate–and in working with partners who share that belief. Prime Video has consistently championed cinema that transcends languages, geographies, and formats. From our horror-comedy universe to our most beloved franchises, our endeavour has always been to create worlds that audiences love to revisit. This strategic long-term post-theatrical licensing deal is a natural extension of our shared vision: to take Indian storytelling to a truly global stage. We`re excited that these films will now continue their journey beyond theatres on Prime Video, reaching an even wider audience across the world.”
Manish Menghani, director & head of content licensing, Prime Video, India, also opened up about the “strategic collaboration.” “We are thrilled to expand our strategic collaboration with Dinesh Vijan`s Maddock Films to continue delivering on our promise of bringing compelling stories to audiences across the world. This multi-film slate not only builds on the unique and wildly popular horror-comedy universe and franchise sequels but also brings in a distinctive blend of creative originality and fresh storytelling that is synonymous with Maddock. We look forward to entertaining our customers with the post-theatrical premieres of some of India`s most eagerly awaited films,” he said.
Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer `Thama` will also be out on Prime Video after theatrical release. `Thama` will be released on Diwali this year. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, it is billed as the first love story in Maddock`s horror comedy universe.
(With inputs from ANI)
