Priyanka Chopra Announces 'Ventilator 2': National Award-Winning Marathi Sequel Set for 2027
Priyanka Chopra's Purple Pebble Pictures to produce Ventilator 2, a sequel to the National Award-winning Marathi film. Rajesh Mapuskar returns to direct.
Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has brought back one of the most pivotal projects of her producing career. Under her production house, Purple Pebble Pictures, the actor-producer has officially announced the production of Ventilator 2, a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2016 Marathi film Ventilator.
The sequel is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027, marking a return to a narrative that helped define her journey as a producer.
A Reunion of Visionaries
The project reunites Priyanka Chopra with filmmaker Rajesh Mapuskar, who served as the writer and director of the original film. Mapuskar will once again take the helm as the writer and director for the sequel. The film will be produced by Priyanka Chopra, Dr. Madhu Chopra, and Rajesh Mapuskar under the dual banners of Purple Pebble Pictures and Magij Pictures.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Priyanka reflected on the decade-long journey of her production company. She expressed that when she started Purple Pebble Pictures ten years ago, her goal was to tell stories that held genuine meaning. She described Ventilator as one of the most important stories the company ever told, noting that they are returning to it a decade later with "so much more."
The Legacy of 'Ventilator'
The original 2016 film was a masterclass in blending humor and emotion, focusing on the Kamerkar family. The story revolved around family members gathering at a hospital after an elderly relative was put on a ventilator just before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Through this premise, the story explored complex family dynamics, generational gaps, and the the process of reconciliation.
The original film was a massive critical success, winning three National Film Awards, including Best Director for Rajesh Mapuskar, as well as awards for Best Editing and Best Sound Mixing.
Purple Pebble Pictures' Track Record
The announcement of Ventilator 2 comes as a testament to the production house's commitment to unconventional narratives and discovering new talent. Since its inception, Purple Pebble Pictures has produced a wide array of high-profile projects, including:
- The Sky Is Pink
- The White Tiger
- Paani (which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation and Preservation)
- Pahuna: The Little Visitors
- Firebrand
- Anuja
- To Kill a Tiger
The production house has achieved significant international acclaim, with projects like The White Tiger, To Kill a Tiger, and Anuja receiving Academy Award nominations.
What's Next?
"10 years ago, with @purplepebblepictures, I decided I want to tell stories that mean something. Ventilator was one of those very important stories to us at the company. A decade later, we’re coming back to it,"
While the release date is set for 2027, details regarding the cast and the specific storyline for the sequel have not yet been announced. Fans and cinema lovers are welcome to wait for the sequel to the story that once touched millions.