‘Draupadi 2’ Joins the Pongal Race

January 10, 2026 Published by Natarajan Karuppiah

Following the massive debates sparked by the 2020 film Draupadi, director Mohan G has helmed its sequel. It has been officially announced that the film will hit theaters this Pongal festival.

While the movie was previously expected to release on January 23rd, the dates for several big-budget Pongal releases shifted, leading Draupadi 2 to move its release forward to join the festive race.

Director: Mohan G Lead Actors: Richard Rishi and Rakshana Indusoodan Supporting Cast: Y.G. Mahendran, Vela Ramamoorthy, and others.Music: Ghibran

This sequel is crafted as a historical period drama. Set in 14th-century Tamil Nadu, the director stated that the film is an effort to bring historical records to the current generation.

To further heighten expectations, the official trailer for Draupadi 2 is set to be released today (Saturday, January 10). While the film’s songs have already garnered a positive reception, the trailer is expected to provide more details regarding the theme and visual scale of the movie.