Acclaimed actor Adil Hussain is set to feature in “Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business”, taking over the role of the sensei from Milind Soman.
The upcoming film is a sequel to actor Anshuman Jha’s 2023 film “Lakadbaggha”. Jha is returning for the second part, which will also feature Riddhi Dogra and Eksha Kerung.
Hussain, known for his roles in films such as “Love Sonia” and “English Vinglish”, will replace Milind Soman, who was previously attached to the film.
‘Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business’ plans to have multiple lead stars from different countries around the world who are ‘martial arts action stars.’
These stars include Sunny Pang, who starred in “Headshot” as well as “Havoc,” and Dan Chupong, who was in “Ong-Bak.” The movie also features other Indian actors, including Sarah Jane Dias, Vikram Kochar, and Anshuman Jha, who returns to play Arjun Bakshi as he turns from an ordinary citizen into a vigilante animal lover.
Speaking about his association with the film, Adil Hussain shared, “Watching ‘Lakadbaggha-1’ was so inspiring. It felt like someone was finally making a film that stood up for the rights of animals, something we haven’t seen in decades, perhaps since ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ in the seventies. I also had the good fortune of working with Anshuman Jha, both under his direction and as a co-actor. The martial arts training and action sequences were challenging, but Anshuman has been incredibly supportive and generous throughout the process. I’m truly grateful to be part of the ‘Lakadbaggha’ franchise.”
The film is scheduled for release later this year.
In “Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business,” the character that Adil Hussain plays, Sensei, is much larger than in the first movie and plays an important role in helping to shape the path of the protagonist.
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Blending high-octane action with moral conviction and a strong message on animal welfare, the franchise continues to carve out a distinctive space in contemporary Indian cinema as it moves into its next chapter.
