G2 is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action spy thriller film directed by Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi in his directorial debut. It is a sequel to Goodachari (2018), with Adivi Sesh reprising his role. The film also stars Emraan Hashmi and Madhu Shalini.
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| Directed by | Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi |
| Screenplay by | Adivi Sesh |
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| Cinematography | Azeem Mohammad |
| Edited by | Kodati Pavan Kalyan[1] |
| Music by | Sricharan Pakala |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹100 crore |
The project was officially announced by Sesh in December 2018. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film faced delays. Shooting commenced in December 2023, with a scheduled release in 2025.[2][3][4] The film is being made on a budget of ₹100 crore.[5]
Synopsis
editG2 continues the story of an Indian spy on an overseas mission to fight for his country.
Cast
edit- Adivi Sesh as M. Gopi / M. Arjun Kumar alias Agent Gopi 116
- Madhu Shalini as Agent Leena Rajan
- Emraan Hashmi as Michael ./ Prince Vithal
- Prakash Raj as Satya, Ex RAW Agent and Gopi's maternal uncle
- Jisshu Sengupta
- Supriya Yarlagadda as Agent Nadiya Qureshi
Production
editAdivi Sesh first announced plans for a sequel to Goodachari on his birthday in December 2018, with initial plans for Rahul Pakala to direct.[6] The sequel was delayed by COVID-19 pandemic, and in April 2020, Sesh confirmed he was writing the script for Goodachari 2.[7] In June 2022, Sesh stated that script work is yet to be finished, and he confirmed that the sequel would be a continuation of the first part.[8]
The sequel, G2, was officially announced by Sesh on 29 December 2022,[9] with Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi now directing. The film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Abhishek Agarwal.[10] In January 2023, Abhishek Agarwal Arts unveiled the first look of G2, confirming it as a Pan-Indian film. Adivi Sesh, who is also the screenwriter for the film, shared updates on the script's progress in April 2020. While filming was underway, Emraan Hashmi was announced as part of the cast in a main role in February 2024.[11]
The film is set to launch on an international scale, featuring a grand five-story glass set constructed for shooting in Hyderabad.[12] Filming is planned in India, the United Arab Emirates and Europe. Principal photography began in December 2023.[13]
References
edit- ^ Kiran Kumar, Aasha. "'Major' editors Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi and Kodati Pavan Kalyan". Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Adivi Sesh on X: "The calm before the storm. 2025 #G2 :)"". Twitter.
- ^ "Goodachari 2: Adivi Sesh begins shooting in Hyderabad, calls it massive". indiatvnews.com. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ FC, Team (11 December 2023). "Adivi Sesh starrer Goodachari 2 Commences Shooting". Film Companion. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "G2: Adivi Sesh, Emraan Hashmi starrer to be mounted on a massive budget of Rs. 100 Crore". Bollywood Hungama. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Adivi Sesh announces Goodachari 2 on his birthday". The Indian Express. 17 December 2018.
- ^ "Amid Covid-19 lockdown, actor-writer Adivi Sesh is busy scripting Goodachari 2, editing Major". Hindustan Times. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Goodachari 2 is going to be massive, biggest thing ever: Adivi Sesh reveals on the film's sequel- EXCLUSIVE". Pinkvilla. 13 June 2022.
- ^ "First Look of Adivi Sesh's Pan India Project 'Goodachari 2' Out; Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi To Direct". outlookindia.com. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Goodachari 2 Teaser: Adivi Sesh announces his most awaited film. All details here". The Economic Times. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (15 February 2024). "Adivi Sesh welcomes Emraan Hashmi to Goodachari 2 universe: 'Can't wait to work'". India Today.
- ^ "Goodachari 2: Adivi Sesh kickstarts shooting for his next, shares picture from the set". Mid-day. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (11 December 2023). "Goodachari 2 - Adivi Sesh begins filming for the thriller at a five-floor glass set in Hyderabad". OTTPlay. HT Media.