Priyadarshan to make a comeback with ‘Hungama 2’

Best known for his exciting comedy films such as ‘Hera Pheri’ (2000), ‘Hungama’ (2003) and ‘Hulchul’ (2004), director and screenwriter Priyadarshan is set to return to Hindi cinema after a gap of six years.

“It’s been six years since I directed a Hindi film. Now I am back with a full-on comedy. But no vulgarity no double meanings. Hungama 2 will be as clean and family-oriented as all my comedies,” the director told Bollywood Hungama.

“I know Hungama came 16 years ago. But people have still not forgotten it. Besides, I share a wonderful rapport with the producers Venus Records & Tapes. I’ve made many wonderful films with them including Garam Masala and Hulchul. I like all of my films with Venus except Tezz which I personally think was a misfire. It will be a fresh story. We decided to title the new comedy Hungama 2 because the mood of masti, mischief and hungama remain unchanged,” he shared.

“What also remains unchanged is some of the core cast of Hungama. Paresh Rawal will be back in the film, so will Shakti Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav. Only the lead pair Akshaye Khanna and Rimi Sen will change. We will announce the new romantic lead of Hungama 2 very shortly. It will be young, vibrant, warm, funny and family-oriented. In brief, a typical Priyadarshan comedy,” he added.