Director Karthik Subbaraj shares update on Mahaan 2, says 'I need to write it'

Karthik Subbaraj has revealed that Mahaan 2 is still in the idea stage, with the script yet to be completed. He hinted that the sequel, starring Vikram and Dhruv Vikram, may only happen around 2027–2028.

Gayatri Rani

February 16, 2026 / 15:42 IST

Mahaan sequel update

Karthik Subbaraj has a basic idea for Mahaan 2, script not ready
Mahaan 2 may release around 2027–2028
Karthik Subbaraj's new film began production in Madurai

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Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj has recently created a buzz among the fans with a new update on a sequel to the Tamil film, Mahaan. The director stated that the script for the sequel has not yet been completed and that he presently only has a basic idea.

Speaking at a recent public event, Karthik said, “I have a small idea for Mahaan 2, but I need to write it. It will likely be 2027–2028 by the time the film happens.”

The first movie, Mahaan, featured Vikram and his son, Dhruv Vikram, working together on screen. It was released on Prime Video on February 10, 2022.

In addition to the father-son team, Simran, Bobby Simha, Sananth, Vettai Muthukumar, and Deepak Paramesh played significant roles in the movie.

Gandhi Mahaan, a peaceful commerce instructor, was the focus of the gangster drama. After his wife leaves him, his life takes a turn for the worse, leading him to become involved in the illegal booze trade. There is a heated intellectual and emotional conflict between the two when his son returns years later as a rigid Gandhian police officer.