In 2019, the Mammootty-starrer ‘Yatra’ captured the hearts of both critics and audiences with its compelling narrative. Fast forward nearly four years and director Mahi V Raghav is back with an eagerly awaited sequel. Mammootty himself took to social media to unveil the first-look poster of ‘Yatra 2,’ featuring him alongside Jiiva. While ‘Yatra’ portrayed the life of the late CM YS Rajasekhara Reddy, the second instalment delves into the biopic of his son, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s political journey.
Mammootty, known for his powerful performances, delivered a stellar portrayal of the late Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy in the original ‘Yatra.’ For the sequel, Jiiva steps into the spotlight, essaying the role of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the incumbent CM of Andhra Pradesh. On October 9, Mammootty took to social media to share the captivating first-look poster and wrote, “Presenting the first look of Yatra 2. In cinemas worldwide from 8th Feb 2024.”
Presenting the first look of #Yatra2. In cinemas worldwide from 8th Feb, 2024.#Yatra2FL #Yatra2OnFeb8th #LegacyLivesOn @JiivaOfficial @ShivaMeka @MahiVraghav pic.twitter.com/4m4PhJsurF
— Mammootty (@mammukka) October 9, 2023
‘Yatra 2’ serves as the biographical journey of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan. The film is set to depict his remarkable political journey, including his significant victory in the 2019 elections. According to the poster, fans can mark their calendars for the theatrical release on February 8, 2024.
This biopic is a collaborative effort between V Celluloid and the Three Autumn Leaves banner. Renowned composer Santhosh Narayanan is handling the music, while Madhie is responsible for the cinematography in ‘Yatra 2.’
Mammootty is currently basking in the success of his recent flick, ‘Kannur Squad,’ a crime-thriller by cinematographer Roby Varghese Raj in his directorial debut. The actor is also expected to appear in films like ‘Kaathal – The Core alongside Jyothika, ‘Bazooka,’ and ‘Bramayugam’ in his next lineups.
On the other hand, Jiiva was last seen in the romantic comedy film, ‘Varalaru Mukkiyam,’ written and directed by Santhosh Rajan in his directorial debut and produced by Jiiva’s father RB Choudary through their production company Super Good Films. He also made a cameo appearance in the film ‘Custody,’ directed by Venkat Prabhu.
Fans of both Mammootty and Jiiva are eagerly awaiting ‘Yatra 2’ to witness the remarkable journey of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on the big screen. The film’s release in early 2024 promises an engaging cinematic experience for audiences.
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