Waiting for the sequel to 'Minnal Murali' ? Here’s what we know so far

1.It is definitely happening. Plans to turn 'Minnal Murali'into a franchise were afoot even before the release. Now thatMinnal Muralihas turned out to be a global hit, the second film in the proposed series is being written in right earnest write. I mean, right now.

2.Part2of 'Minnal Murali' will be bigger in scope scale and budget. This time the producers intend to take the Franchise to a global level. While the first film in theFranchise was budgeted at approximately 19 crore rupees, Part 2 will go as high as 100 crores.

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3.But no,it won’t release on OTT alone. According to sources close to the project,Minnal Murali 2will “most definitely” get a theatre release; even if it is simultaneously released on OTTit will most certainly gointo theatres. Also, lead actor Tovino Thomas and director Basil Joseph who fought tooth and nail for the first part to be released in cinemas, will this time co-produce thefranchise to exercise more control over release plans.

4. This brings us to Tovino Thomas who is now officially, one of India’s biggest stars. Tovino will of course reprise his role as Jaison.But this timeJaison will have added powers. Just what those powers are, are yet to be decided.

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5.WillJaison/Murali fly this time? NO!Abig no. According to the architectsof India’s firsttruly successful super-hero series, Tovino Thomas’s big USP is that he is different from theMarvel and DCsuper-heroes. IfJaison flies he will lose his USP asa super-hero.

6.Who will play the super-villain this time? Talks are on with several big names in Malayalam cinema. But a well-informed source tells me that Guru Somasundaram whoplayedthe super-villain so brilliantlyinthe first film may be back in the second film, though his character died.

7. 'Minnal Murali' 2will bea bi-lingual in Malayalam andHindi with a separateHindi version. It may also be a tri-lingual. An English version is alsobeing considered.