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Anshuman Jha has officially taken over as director for "Lakadbaggha 2," bringing his vision to the vigilante action sequel. The film features martial arts star Sunny Pang, marking his debut in Indian cinema. Despite initial rumors of Sanjay Shetty directing, Jha and Shetty maintain a mentor-mentee relationship with no creative conflicts. The sequel promises brutal action sequences, with Jha and Pang training in Bangkok for authenticity.

Key Points: Anshuman Jha Directs Lakadbaggha 2 With Sunny Pang in Cast

  • Anshuman Jha steps in as director after initial Sanjay Shetty collaboration
  • Sunny Pang joins cast for intense hand-to-hand combat scenes
  • Film reshot for better vision under Jha’s direction
  • Sequel aims to elevate Indian action cinema globally
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Anshuman Jha turns director for 'Lakadbaggha 2 - The Monkey Business'

Actor Anshuman Jha takes directorial reins for Lakadbaggha 2, featuring martial arts legend Sunny Pang in this high-octane sequel.

"Sunny Pang brings a legacy of real, visceral action—this sequel will be bigger and bolder. — Anshuman Jha"

Mumbai, June 27

Actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha is confirmed to be directing “Lakadbaggha 2 – The Monkey Business”, the upcoming sequel to the 2023 cult vigilante action film Lakadbaggha.

A source close to the production said: “Anshuman told the team, ‘We will only make this film once — let’s make it the best it can be, regardless of who directs.’ It was never about ego, but about clarity and vision on the animal lover vigilante universe.”

It was initially rumoured that the film would be helmed by adman and filmmaker Sanjay Shetty. However, after three days of principal photography, Anshuman stepped in to direct the film himself.

The film’s second assistant director Aura Chandel shared further insight: "Anshuman has been deeply involved from day one — from casting international martial arts legends like Sunny Pang and Dan Chupong to the Indian cast members, to shaping the VFX, score, and narrative tone. Sanjay Sir and Anshuman share a mentor-mentee bond.”

“He assisted Sanjay on ad shoots when he was just 16. There’s no bad blood — only a shared love for the project. The initial bits have been reshot, and the energy on set was incredibly focused.”

It was on June 10, when it was announced that 'Havoc' actor Sunny Pang will make his Indian film debut with ‘Lakadbaggha 2’.

Pang is known for playing the antagonist in Netflix’s action film Headshot, which officially premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2017.

Anshuman had then said he loved Sunny's work in Headshot and that it was a dream to work with him.

“Sunny Pang brings with him a legacy of real, visceral action. Having him in Lakadbaggha 2 is not just a casting win—it’s a statement. This sequel is going to be bigger, bolder, and more brutal in the best way possible for the world of Indian Action films."

‘Lakadbaggha 2’ is poised to be a combat spectacle, with Pang and Anshuman engaging in an intense hand-to-hand duel. The two actors flew to Bangkok to train with the action team behind the franchise - Kecha Kamphakdee and Jaika Stunts.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Exciting news! The first Lakadbaggha was such a fresh take on Indian action cinema. Anshuman stepping in as director shows his passion for the project. Can't wait to see Sunny Pang in action - his fight scenes in Headshot were insane! 🇮🇳💥
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Priya M.
Interesting how the director changed mid-way. Hope this doesn't affect the film's quality. But if Anshuman was so involved from the start, maybe it's for the best. The mentor-mentee relationship with Sanjay Shetty sounds healthy though - rare in Bollywood!
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Arjun S.
Finally some proper action films coming from India! Tired of the same old masala movies. Training in Bangkok with international stunt teams? That's the level up we need. Hope this inspires more realistic action choreography in our films. Jai Hind!
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Sneha R.
The animal lover vigilante concept is so unique! Hope they maintain the social message while delivering great action. Also curious about the 'Monkey Business' subtitle - sounds intriguing. More power to Anshuman for taking creative control! 🙌
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Vikram D.
Respectfully, I hope this doesn't become another case of too many cooks spoiling the broth. Director changes mid-production are risky. But if the team says there's no bad blood and the reshoots went well, maybe it'll work out. Fingers crossed!
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Neha T.
As someone who loved the original, I'm both excited and nervous about the sequel. Bigger isn't always better - hope they don't lose the rawness that made Lakadbaggha special. But the international collaborations sound promising. Bring it on! 🎬

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