Vishnu Vishal's 'Gatta Kusthi 2' to Hit Screens on July 3, 2026

The makers of 'Gatta Kusthi 2' have announced a July 3, 2026 release date. Actor Vishnu Vishal confirmed the news on X, noting the film is a sequel to the blockbuster original. Shooting is nearly complete, with the film shot across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The sequel promises a blend of sports drama and family comedy with the same lead cast.

Key Points: Gatta Kusthi 2 Release Date: July 3, 2026

  • Film releases on July 3, 2026
  • Shooting nearly complete with patch work left
  • Same lead pair Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi reprise roles
  • Sequel is a sports drama with household comedy
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Vishnu Vishal's 'Gatta Kusthi 2' to hit screens on July 3

Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi's 'Gatta Kusthi 2' releases on July 3, 2026. Sequel promises a laugh riot with sports drama and family comedy.

"July 3rd 2026 - Get ready for SEMMA ENTERTAINMENT in theatres. - Vishnu Vishal"

Chennai, May 16

The makers of director Chella Ayyavu's eagerly awaited film, 'Gatta Kusthi 2', featuring actors Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead, have now announced that the film will hit screens on July 3 this year.'

Actor and producer Vishnu Vishal took to his X timeline to make the announcement. He wrote, "July 3rd 2026 - Get ready for SEMMA ENTERTAINMENT in theatres. GattaKusthi2 First Look. My next with my dear @ChellaAyyavu... Produced by @VelsFilmIntl & @VVStudioz. An @RSeanRoldan musical."

Sources close to the unit of 'Gatta Kusthi 2', the sequel to the blockbuster film which set cash registers ringing, say that shooting for the film is almost over with only one or two days of patch work left.

For the unaware, work on the sequel began with a traditional pooja ceremony in September last year. The film has been shot in Chennai, Ambasamudram, and Pollachi in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad in Kerala.

The sequel, which features the same lead pair as the first part, is being jointly produced Vishnu Vishal Studioz and Vels Film International.

A promo video released by the makers ahead of the launch of the film had gone viral, receiving a massive response from fans. The video featured Vishnu Vishal, Ishari K Ganesh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Karunas, Kali Venkat, Munishkanth, and director Chella Ayyavu himself.The hilarious promo dropped enough hints to suggest that the sequel too will be a laugh riot, just like the first part.

Sources say that the sequel will continue in the same universe as that of the first part, which had a proper conclusion.

The sequel, they point out, will also be a sports drama that will present everyday household issues in a comical way, making the film a wholesome commercial entertainer.

The lead pair Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi will reprise their roles, as will Karunas, Kali Venkat, Munishkanth, and Gajaraj, all of whom played pivotal parts in the first part of the franchise. Actor Karunakaran will also be seen in the sequel in a pivotal role.

Directed by Chella Ayyavu, the sequel has cinematography by K M Bhaskaran and music by Sean Roldan. Editing for the film is by Barath Vikraman and art direction is by S. Jayachandran.

Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Murugan while dances have been choreographed by Baba Bhaskar.

- IANS

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Kavya N
Sean Roldan's music in the first part was amazing, especially 'Uyirile' song. Really hoping he delivers another great album. Also, Karunakaran joining the cast is a nice surprise - his comic timing is brilliant. This should be one of those proper commercial films you can watch with the whole family. 🎬
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Raghav A
Good to see Tamil cinema continuing with sequels that actually make sense. The first Gatta Kusthi was a surprise hit because it didn't take itself too seriously. Hope Chella Ayyavu has managed to keep that same energy while expanding the story. My only concern is sequels sometimes lose the magic of the original. Fingers crossed!
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Sneha F
The promo that went viral had me in splits! Kali Venkat and Munishkanth's comedy track in the first film was too good. Vishnu Vishal is a smart producer - he knows what the family audience wants. Also shooting in Ambasamudram and Pollachi shows they're using real locations, which adds authenticity. Let's hope this one runs for 100 days too! 🏆
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Deepak U
I'm a bit skeptical about sequels that are announced just for commercial reasons. The first part had a proper conclusion, so continuing the same universe needs a fresh story, not just cashing in on the brand. But Vishnu Vishal has generally made good choices as a producer. Will wait for the trailer to judge. Also, Baba Bhaskar for choreography is a solid choice for those mass numbers. 💪
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Priya S
Finally some good news for movie lovers!

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