In a much-anticipated announcement, it has been officially confirmed that Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly is set to reprise his role as SI Biju Paulose in the sequel to the 2016 hit film ‘Action Hero Biju.’ The sequel was unveiled on Sunday, February 4, marking the 8th anniversary of the original film’s release. Directed by Abrid Shine, the makers shared the exciting news on social media, expressing their enthusiasm for the upcoming project.
Taking to his X handle (formerly Twitter), Nivin Pauly shared his excitement, stating, “It’s been 8 years since #ACTIONHEROBIJU hit the screens. Today, we’re beyond excited and thrilled to unveil the long-anticipated part 2 of #AHB! Rolling soon… #AHB2 #AbridShine.” Despite confirming the sequel, details about the cast and crew are yet to be announced.
Directed by Abrid Shine, ‘Action Hero Biju’ gained widespread acclaim upon its release in 2016 for its realistic portrayal of the lives of police officers. The film starred Anu Emmanuel as the leading lady, with notable performances from actors such as Saiju Kurup, Joju George, Alexander Prasanth, Kalabhavan Prajod, Rony David, and Sohan Seenulal in pivotal roles.
While the team behind the sequel is gearing up for production, fans eagerly await further updates on the much-anticipated ‘Action Hero Biju 2.’ Meanwhile, Nivin Pauly, known for his versatile roles, recently featured in ‘Ramachandra Boss & Co’ and is currently participating in the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) with his Tamil film ‘Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai.’
