Mookuthi Amman 2

In May 2024, it was rumoured that actor-director RJ Balaji was planning for a sequel to his directorial debut film Mookuthi Amman (2020), with Trisha Krishnan replacing Nayanthara in the lead role.^[5] Balaji was reported to have also approached Shruti Haasan for the lead role in the sequel, as Balaji was initially interested to cast her in the lead role for Mookuthi Amman before Nayanthara.^[6] To silence such speculations that either Trisha or Haasan would be replacing Nayanthara, Vels Film International, on 12 July 2024, confirmed Nayanthara to reprise her titular role in the sequel.^[7] On 16 September 2024, it was officially announced that Sundar C would direct the sequel, titled Mookuthi Amman 2 which would be jointly produced by Vels Film International, Rowdy Pictures and Avni Cinemax.^[8][9] Balaji said he chose not to direct the sequel due to creative differences with the producers, and he only suggested Sundar as director.^[10]

Produced on a large budget of ₹100 crore (US$12 million), the muhurat puja of the film took place on 6 March 2025, in Chennai.^[11][1] The entire filming wrapped that December.^[12] The film is expected to release in 2026.

• Mookuthi Amman 2 at IMDb