The creators of the hit comedy entertainer Gatta Kusthi dropped the first-look poster and official release date for its highly anticipated sequel, Gatta Kusthi 2, on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Release Date and Plot Details
- Theatrical Debut: The film is officially scheduled to hit theaters on July 3, 2026.
- Story Continuity: The second installment is a sports drama that continues in the same universe as the original movie. It is expected to pick up directly from the first film’s climax, where the protagonist Veera and his wrestler wife Keerthi became parents to a daughter right after her big wrestling match victory. The sequel will continue to present everyday household and marital issues in a highly comical way.
The Returning Cast
The film brings back its original lead pair along with several favorite supporting actors:
- Vishnu Vishal (often spelled Vishnuu Vishal) as Veera.
- Aishwarya Lekshmi as Keerthi.
- Karunas (or Karunaas).
- Munishkanth (or Muniskanth).
- Kaali Venkat (or Kali Venkat).
- Gajaraj and Karunakaran will also feature in pivotal roles.
Director and Production Team
- Director: The film is written and directed by Chella Ayyavu.
- Producers: The project is produced by Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh and Vishnu Vishal under the banners of Vels Film International and Vishnu Vishal Studioz.
- Co-Producers: Shubhra, Aryan Ramesh, and Ishan Saxena of Ivy Entertainment serve as co-producers.
A Fresh Technical Crew
Unlike the first installment, Gatta Kusthi 2 comprises a completely brand-new technical team:
- Music: Composed by Sean Roldan.
- Cinematography: Handled by KM Bhaskaran (Bhaskaran KM).
- Editing: Managed by Barath Vikraman.
- Art Direction: Oversighted by Jayachandran S (S. Jayachandran).
- Choreography & Stunts: Dances are choreographed by Baba Bhaskar, while action stunts are designed by Murugan.
Lead Actors’ Other Projects
The lead stars are concurrently busy with other prominent films in the South Indian film industry:
- Vishnu Vishal—who previously starred in Aaryan—has an upcoming movie titled Irandu Vaanam lined up with his Ratsasan director Ramkumar, co-starring Mamitha Baiju.
- Aishwarya Lekshmi recently appeared in the Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam film Thug Life. She is also starring in an upcoming Telugu film titled SYG – Sambarala Yeti Gattu and a Malayalam project titled Aasha.