The teaser for Husharu 2, released, follows five friends whose plan to start an agave-based tequila distillery leads them into trouble in Chittragunj. Ashok Galla and Rahul Ramakrishna star in the sequel, with R. Narayana Murthy appearing as a Naxalite leader.
Five Friends Head to Chittragunj
The sequel to the 2018 Telugu entertainer Husharu follows the friends as they struggle financially after the COVID-19 pandemic and look for a fresh start. Their venture marks a shift from the beer business at the centre of the original film.
The teaser opens with ominous narration about fear in Chittragunj. Rahul Ramakrishna’s comic interruption then changes the tone, introducing the group’s misadventure. Their plans soon go awry, and the friends find themselves fleeing through a forest.
R. Narayana Murthy Appears as a Naxalite Leader
The teaser shows the friends encountering a group of Naxalites during their escape. R. Narayana Murthy appears as their leader, delivering a line at the end of the preview. The makers have not revealed more about his character or how he fits into the story.
Cast, Crew and Release Update
Sree Harsha Konuganti, who directed the original Husharu, returns to write and direct the sequel. The cast includes Ashok Galla, Rahul Ramakrishna, Ravi Anthony, Dinesh Tej, Sasidhar Kocharlakota, Vidhi Yadhav, Abhignya Vuthuluru, Bhagwan Tiwari, Jatin Goswami and Rajai Rowan.
Rahul Varma, K. Veena Rani and K. Hanumant Raju are producing the film under Caveman Stories, HK Films and Kaliyuga Vaaradha Creations. Sunny M.R. is the music director, with additional music by Ram Miryala. G. Srinivas Reddy is the cinematographer, and Vijay Vardhan Kavuri is the editor. Husharu 2 is in post-production and is targeting a theatrical release by the end of 2026. The makers have not announced an exact release date.
