The sequel to Akkineni Nagarjuna’s blockbuster 2002 romantic comedy _Manmandhudu_ has been launched in Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Manmadhudu 2 stars Rakul Preet Singh alongside Nagarjuna. Rakul Preet took to Twitter and announced the news, adding that she is excited to be a part of the film, where she plays a “killer spunky fun role”. Rakul Preet last appeared in a Telugu movie in 2017, AR Murugadoss’ _Spyder._
Super duper excited to be on board for #Manmadhudu2 .. thankuuu @23_rahulr for giving me such a killer spunky fun role .. can’t wait to start shooting 😀❤️ @iamnagarjuna https://t.co/KJKN9ksp9c
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) March 25, 2019
The project will be steered by actor-director Rahul Ravindran, who made his debut as a director with 2018 Telugu rom-com Chi La Sow . Rahul also tweeted about the film.
New beginnings. Send your wishes and blessings our way:) All fun. All heart:) ❤️#Manmadhudu2 pic.twitter.com/Vol9Dn8fTU
— Rahul Ravindran (@23_rahulr) March 25, 2019
The music of the film will be composed by Chaitan Bharadwaj (of _ RX 100 -_fame) whereas the cinematography will be handled by M Sukumar. It will be jointly produced by Manam Enterprises and Anandi Arts. The original film narrated the story of a man working at an advertising agency, who gradually falls in love with an office co-worker. The film starred Sonali Bendre and Anshu in the lead roles, along with Nagarjuna. The film was later remade as Aishwarya in Kannada, marking the debut of Deepika Padukone.