First look of Mohan G’s ‘Draupathi 2’

On behalf of Netaji Productions, in association with Chola Chakravarthy, and produced by G. M Film Corporation, the grand and big-budget movie “Draupathi – 2” is currently in the making. The film is directed by Mohan G., who previously directed Pazhaya Vannarapettai, Draupathi, Rudra Thandavam, and Bagasuran.

In this film, Richard Rishi plays the lead role, and Rakshana Indusudan is cast as the female lead. Natti Natraj plays a significant role. The film also features Y. G. Mahendran, Nadodigal Barani, Saravana Subbiah, Vel Ramamoorthy, Siraj Johnny, Dinesh Lamba, Ganesh Gaurang, Divi, Devayani Sharma, and Arunodayan.

The dialogues for the film are jointly written by writer Padma Chandrasekhar and Mohan G. Music is composed by Ghibran. Cinematography is handled by Philip R. Sundar, choreography by Thanika Tony, stunt coordination by Action Santosh, editing by Devaraj, and art direction by Kamalnathan.

The story is set in the 14th century, during the period when the Mughals first set foot in Tamil Nadu. The film is based on a blood-stained history, highlighting the valor and sacrifice of the Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III, who ruled South India with Thiruvannamalai as the capital, and the Kadavarayas who ruled Sendhamangalam.

About 75% of the shoot took place in Mumbai, while the remaining scenes were filmed in Senji, Thiruvannamalai, and parts of Kerala.

A major talking point is how this historical narrative connects with the story of the 2020 film Draupathi, forming the second installment of the series.

The film is expected to release by the end of this year.