Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas has announced Ventilator 2, a sequel to her 2016 Marathi film Ventilator, marking a return to one of the projects associated with the beginning of her film production journey.
Filmmaker Rajesh Mapuskar, who wrote and directed the original film, will return as both writer and director for the sequel. The upcoming production is scheduled for release in 2027.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas announces Ventilator 2.
The sequel follows the 2016 Marathi film.
Rajesh Mapuskar returns as writer and director.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dr Madhu Chopra and Rajesh Mapuskar are producing the film.
Purple Pebble Pictures and Magij Pictures are associated with the project.
The film is scheduled for release in 2027. Cast, storyline and production schedule remain undisclosed.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dr Madhu Chopra and Rajesh Mapuskar will produce the film under Purple Pebble Pictures and Magij Pictures.
Announcing the project through social media, Priyanka reflected on the original film and the vision behind establishing her production company. She recalled that Ventilator was among the stories the banner wanted to bring to audiences when it began its journey a decade ago.
Released in 2016, Ventilator centred on the Kamerkar family, whose members gather at a hospital after an elderly relative is placed on a ventilator shortly before Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Why This Matters
The announcement brings attention to Marathi cinema and the continued development of regional-language films in India. The sequel also marks a return to an early production associated with Priyanka Chopra's journey as a producer. Rajesh Mapuskar's involvement maintains continuity with the original film's creative team. The project adds another development to the Indian regional film industry's upcoming production slate.
The Marathi-language film explored family relationships, generational differences and unresolved tensions through a combination of humour and emotional storytelling.
The original film featured an ensemble cast, including Ashutosh Gowariker, Jitendra Joshi, Sulabha Arya, Viju Khote, Satish Alekar and Achyut Potdar. Priyanka Chopra also made a special appearance.
Ventilator received three National Film Awards. Rajesh Mapuskar won Best Director, while the film also received awards for Best Editing and Best Sound Mixing.
The announcement of the sequel comes as Purple Pebble Pictures completes a decade in the film industry. The production banner has supported projects across different languages and genres.
The makers have not yet announced the sequel's cast, storyline or production schedule. Further details about the project are awaited.
