G2 (film) explained

G2
Director:Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi
Producer:
Screenplay:Adivi Sesh
Cinematography:Azeem Mohammad
Editing:Kodati Pavan Kalyan[1]
Music:Sricharan Pakala
Country:India
Language:
  • Telugu
  • Hindi

G2 is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action spy thriller film directed by Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi in his directorial debut. The film serves as a sequel to Goodachari, with Adivi Sesh reprising his role. The project was officially announced by Sesh in December 2018. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film faced delays. Shooting commenced on 11 December 2023, with a scheduled release in 21 March 2025.[2] [3] [4]

Synopsis

G2 continues the story of an Indian spy on an overseas mission to fight for his country.

Cast

Production

Adivi Sesh first announced plans for a sequel to Goodachari on his birthday in December 2018, with initial plans for Rahul Pakala to direct.[5] The sequel was delayed by COVID-19 pandemic, and in April 2020, Sesh confirmed he was writing the script for Goodachari 2.[6] In June 2022, Sesh stated that script work is yet to be finished, and he confirmed that the sequel would be a continuation of the first part.[7]

The sequel, G2, was officially announced by Sesh on 29 December 2022,[8] with Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi now directing. The film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Abhishek Agarwal.[9] In January 2023, Abhishek Agarwal Arts unveiled the first look of G2, confirming it as a Pan-Indian film. Adivi Sesh, who is also the screenwriter for the film, shared updates on the script's progress in April 2020. While filming was underway, Emraan Hashmi was announced as part of the cast in a main role in February 2024.[10]

The film is set to launch on an international scale, featuring a grand five-story glass set constructed for shooting in Hyderabad.[11] Filming is planned in India, the United Arab Emirates, and Europe. Principal photography began in December 2023.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kiran Kumar . Aasha . 'Major' editors Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi and Kodati Pavan Kalyan. Times of India . 19 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Adivi Sesh on X: "The calm before the storm. 2025 #G2 :)". Twitter.
  3. Web site: 11 December 2023 . Goodachari 2: Adivi Sesh begins shooting in Hyderabad, calls it massive . 12 December 2023 . indiatvnews.com.
  4. Web site: FC . Team . 11 December 2023 . Adivi Sesh starrer Goodachari 2 Commences Shooting . 12 December 2023 . Film Companion.
  5. Web site: 17 December 2018 . Adivi Sesh announces Goodachari 2 on his birthday . The Indian Express .
  6. News: 22 April 2020 . Amid Covid-19 lockdown, actor-writer Adivi Sesh is busy scripting Goodachari 2, editing Major . Hindustan Times . 29 January 2021.
  7. Web site: 13 June 2022 . Goodachari 2 is going to be massive, biggest thing ever: Adivi Sesh reveals on the film's sequel- EXCLUSIVE . Pinkvilla.
  8. Web site: First Look of Adivi Sesh's Pan India Project 'Goodachari 2' Out; Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi To Direct . 9 January 2023 . outlookindia.com. 9 January 2023 .
  9. Web site: 29 December 2022 . Goodachari 2 Teaser: Adivi Sesh announces his most awaited film. All details here . 29 December 2022 . The Economic Times.
  10. News: Keshri . Shweta . Adivi Sesh welcomes Emraan Hashmi to Goodachari 2 universe: 'Can't wait to work' . . 15 February 2024.
  11. Web site: 11 December 2023 . Goodachari 2: Adivi Sesh kickstarts shooting for his next, shares picture from the set . 12 December 2023 . Mid-day . en.
  12. Web site: Nadadhur . Srivathsan . Goodachari 2 - Adivi Sesh begins filming for the thriller at a five-floor glass set in Hyderabad . . . 11 December 2023.