Script of Ludo 2 prepared, however received’t start filming instantly: Anurag Basu

Filmmaker Anurag Basu says he has completed writing the sequel of his acclaimed crime-comedy Ludo, however desires to discover different tales earlier than he begins the second installment.
Released on Netflix final 12 months, the anthology garnered reward for combining crime with comedy and Basu’s eccentric and kooky storyline.
In an interview with PTI, the 50-year-old director stated Ludo 2 is a challenge he has already mentioned with producer Bhushan Kumar, who’s greater than eager to begin the movie.
“The script of Ludo 2 is totally prepared. I can begin the movie any day, however I don’t wish to do the identical factor once more. I simply acquired completed with the movie so I don’t wish to get into that universe instantly.

“I’ve discussed the film with Bhushan Ji also. Because Ludo was a success, he was keen we start the film but I don’t want to, as of now. I want to explore some more films, take a gap of two-three films and then come back to the sequel,” Basu stated.
Featuring an ensemble solid together with Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra, Ludo centered on the unavoidable jeopardy of life and adopted 4 completely different tales.
Basu stated he was thrilled with the reception the movie acquired on OTT regardless of it being tailor-made for the large display.
What additionally made the success of Ludo gratifying for Basu was the truth that the challenge launched after his formidable Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif-starrer 2017 musical Jagga Jasoos had didn’t carry out effectively.

“It was heartening because I was so nervous. I try to not repeat myself, or be in my comfort zone. So my nervousness was there for Ludo too because it wasn’t a safe space for me. I was charting an unknown territory, yet again and I’m glad it paid off.”
Ludo is now set to have its TV premiere on Sony Max on February 28.

Basu stated whereas the digital platform helped him launch Ludo amid a pandemic and in addition gave Jagga Jasoos a brand new life when it hit steamers the director is anxious to see how the TV viewers responds to his newest.
“I am greedy to entertain the TV audience. I really love them. Because they don’t come to theatres often, perhaps only once or twice a year. So to reach out to them and entertain is a challenge. I am really looking forward to Ludo premiere,” he added.