Will Pradeep Ranganathan replace Vijay Sethupathi in 96 Part 2? Director Premkumar breaks silence

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A Tamil romantic drama movie titled “96” was released in 2018 and continues to be adored by fans due to the captivating chemistry between Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha. Even seven years later, it remains a favorite. Recently, director Premkumar announced that a sequel is being worked on. Subsequently, there were whispers that Pradeep Ranganathan could take over as the main character. However, the filmmaker has recently clarified his stance regarding these rumors.

Is Pradeep Ranganathan a part of 96 sequel?

Director Premkumar made it clear that the recent speculations about the sequel to the Vijay Sethupathi-led film were entirely untrue. He emphasized that the second part of the movie could only be produced with the original cast. Additionally, he noted that actor Pradeep Ranganathan had been approached for a different project altogether.

In his own words, he stated that the recent news in question is false, as has been the case before. The number combination “96-2” can only be associated with the original cast from the movie “96”. Contrary to speculation, actor Pradeep Ranganathan was approached for an entirely different story, unrelated to “96-2”. He reiterated that dealing with these misleading fake news stories is becoming more challenging day by day. Lastly, he appealed to the honest press and media to help clarify the truth.

What do we know about 96 Part 2?

At an award ceremony, filmmaker Premkumar announced plans for a follow-up to the movie “96”. He explained, “I’ve penned down the story of 96 myself. Regarding the cast, the actors from the initial part will be returning to their roles without any changes.” Further information about the film is currently being kept confidential by its creators.

About 96

96 stars Vijay Sethupathi in the role of Ram and Trisha as Jaanu, with Aadithya Bhaskar and Gouri G. Kishan playing their younger counterparts. This movie takes place at a school reunion where Ram and Jaanu, who haven’t seen each other for 22 years, reconnect. Through touching discussions and poignant flashbacks, they reminisce about their incomplete love story. The film garnered praise for its excellent direction and was also a financial hit.

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2025-05-30 08:52