Shaitaan 2: Ajay Devgn-R Madhavan Starrer Supernatural Film To Get A Sequel In The Works: Reports

Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan starrer Shaitaan was among the few Bollywood movies that created a buzz at the box office in the first half of the year. The supernatural drama was directed by Vikas Bahl and was an official remake of a Gujarati movie - Vash. As per reports, work has already begun on the sequel to the film. 

Shaitaan 2 update 

Sources close to the development of the film have confirmed that the makers are moving forward with the sequel to the horror film. The development comes amid the underperformance of two of Ajay Devgn's back-to-back releases - Maidan and Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. As per the insider, the film will be announced as soon as a script is selected. 

A report in Bollywood Hungama suggested, “The work has begun on the writing of Shaitaan 2. Once the script is locked, the makers along with Ajay Devgn will decide when the film should go on floors. The first part was one of the biggest hits of the year and got a lot of acclaim. Hence, they are clear that they’ll take their time in getting the script right. Only then will they move forward.”

What did director Vikas Bahl say about Shaitaan sequel? 

The news about Shaitaan returning for part 2 has been in circulation for some time now. Some even argued that the ending of part 1 of the movie sets it up for another instalment of the supernatural thriller. Addressing the same at the film’s trailer launch, director Vikas Bahl teased, “40 din mein shoot hui hai (for firat part). Part 2 bhi hamaare dimaag mein taiyaar hai.”

Shaitaan is presented by Jio Studios, Devgn Films and Panorama Studios, and is produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. Helmed by Vikas Bahl, the film was released on March 8, 2024.