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The buddy entertainer Husharu, which was released back in 2018, turned out to be a sleeper hit at the box office. The film featured Tejus Kancherla, Tej Kurapati, Dinesh Tej, Abhinav Medishetti, Rahul Ramakrishna, Daksha Nagarkar, Priya Vadlamani, Hemal Ingle, and Ramya Pasupuleti in key roles.

A sequel is now in the making, and according to reports, the second installment will feature Ashok Galla in the lead role. Sree Harsha Konuganti, who directed the first film, is also helming Husharu 2.

If the news turns out to be true, it will mark a significant move in the actor’s career. Ashok Galla impressed with his debut film Hero and is now looking for that one big box-office hit. It remains to be seen what he has in store next.

Sandalwood star Yash made a lasting impression at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas. At the global event, the actor promoted his upcoming films, Toxic and Ramayana, along with Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra.

Opening up about Toxic, Yash said, “For the first time, I think, we have shot that film in English as well. So, as a concept of the film, it’s very layered. Once again, it’s not a typical gangster action story. For the face value, it would look like a gangster movie with a lot of action. But it has got deep psychology, and it’s got very interesting aspects of human life where you can resonate. And it’s a very unique way to present a dark character.”

Opening up about working with the female director Geetu Mohandas and the team, Yash stated, “It was very exciting, and some of the best technicians, my director, Geetu Mohandas, has really given a new take on a gangster film. And I think I enjoyed it. It’s going to be a visual treat as well as something which makes a huge impact on audience psychology as well.”

Talking about the evolution of Indian cinema, Yash described India as “a world in itself — every few hundred kilometers, there’s a different language and culture,” noting how dubbing and PAN-India storytelling have bridged audiences across regions. For him, Toxic represents this shift, a film rooted in Indian sensibilities yet designed for a global audience. “It’s one of those films that caters to everyone while offering a very unique experience,” he concluded.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas and bankrolled by Monster Mind Creations and KVN Productions, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. The PAN Indian film is set to release on June 4.