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	'''''Sanju Weds Geetha 2''''' is a 2025 Indian ]-language ] directed and written by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/08/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-like-a-yash-chopra-film-nagashekar\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is like a Yash Chopra film: Nagashekar\|website=Newindianexpress.com\|date=8 January 2025\|access-date=17 January 2025\|archive-date=8 January 2025\|archive-url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/08/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-like-a-yash-chopra-film-nagashekar\|url-status=~~live~~}}</ref> Although the title is derived from Nagashekar's 2011 film, '']'', the film is said to be not a sequel as there is no connection between the two story plots.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/is-sanju-weds-geetha-2-a-sequel-director-nagashekar-clarifies/36e2ef967f15\|title=is-sanju-weds-geetha-2-a-sequel-director-nagashekar-clarifies\|website=OTTplay.com\|date=8 January 2025}}</ref> The film stars ] and ] in lead roles, with ] and ] making special appearances.<ref>{{cite website\|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/sanju-weds-geetha-sequel-almost-ready/articleshow/112146950.cms\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha sequel almost ready\|website=BangaloreMirror.com\|date=31 July 2024}}</ref> Produced by Chalavadi Kumar, the film's music is composed by ] and the cinematography is by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Jan/02/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-more-splendid-than-the-previous-one-50870.html\|title='Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is more splendid than the previous one\|website=TheNewIndianExpress.com\|date=2 January 2024}}</ref>		'''''Sanju Weds Geetha 2''''' is a 2025 Indian ]-language ] directed and written by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/08/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-like-a-yash-chopra-film-nagashekar\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is like a Yash Chopra film: Nagashekar\|website=Newindianexpress.com\|date=8 January 2025\|access-date=17 January 2025\|archive-date=16 January 2025\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116214306/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/08/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-like-a-yash-chopra-film-nagashekar\|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> Although the title is derived from Nagashekar's 2011 film, '']'', the film is said to be not a sequel as there is no connection between the two story plots.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/is-sanju-weds-geetha-2-a-sequel-director-nagashekar-clarifies/36e2ef967f15\|title=is-sanju-weds-geetha-2-a-sequel-director-nagashekar-clarifies\|website=OTTplay.com\|date=8 January 2025}}</ref> The film stars ] and ] in lead roles, with ] and ] making special appearances.<ref>{{cite website\|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/sanju-weds-geetha-sequel-almost-ready/articleshow/112146950.cms\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha sequel almost ready\|website=BangaloreMirror.com\|date=31 July 2024}}</ref> Produced by Chalavadi Kumar, the film's music is composed by ] and the cinematography is by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Jan/02/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-more-splendid-than-the-previous-one-50870.html\|title='Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is more splendid than the previous one\|website=TheNewIndianExpress.com\|date=2 January 2024\|access-date=17 January 2025\|archive-date=20 January 2025\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120211058/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Jan/02/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-more-splendid-than-the-previous-one-50870.html\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	Shot extensively in ], particularly in ] and the ], the film highlights the lives and struggles of local silk farmers in securing a better price for their yarn.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/08/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-like-a-yash-chopra-film-nagashekar\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is like a Yash Chopra film: Nagashekar\|website=NewIndianExpress.com\|date=8 January 2025}}</ref> ~~The~~ ~~film~~ ~~released~~ ~~across~~ ~~the~~ ~~world~~ on 17 January 2025.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/13/sanju-weds-geetha-2-gets-a-new-release-date\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha 2 gets a new release date\|website=NewIndianExpress.com\|date=13 January 2025}}</ref>		Shot extensively in ], particularly in ] and the ], the film highlights the lives and struggles of local silk farmers in securing a better price for their yarn.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/08/sanju-weds-geetha-2-is-like-a-yash-chopra-film-nagashekar\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is like a Yash Chopra film: Nagashekar\|website=NewIndianExpress.com\|date=8 January 2025}}</ref>

			''Sanju Weds Geetha 2'' released in theaters on 17 January 2025.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/13/sanju-weds-geetha-2-gets-a-new-release-date\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha 2 gets a new release date\|website=NewIndianExpress.com\|date=13 January 2025\|access-date=17 January 2025\|archive-date=16 January 2025\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116214306/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/13/sanju-weds-geetha-2-gets-a-new-release-date\|url-status=live}}</ref>The film received negative reviews from critics and audiences.

	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
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	== Production ==		== Production ==
			The earliest news about a sequel to ''Sanju Weds Geetha'' was published in early 2015, with few articles confirming the inclusion of actress ] to play the role of a blind girl.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kriti-finally-signs-sanju-weds-geetha-sequel/articleshow/46355642.cms\|title=Kriti finally signs Sanju Weds Geetha 2\|website=TheTimesofIndia\|date=25 February 2015\|access-date=17 January 2025\|archive-date=20 January 2025\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120210950/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kriti-finally-signs-sanju-weds-geetha-sequel/articleshow/46355642.cms\|url-status=live}}</ref> However she denied being a part of this film. Later, the sequel plan was shelved for many years. In 2023, Nagashekar took up the title yet again and signed in Srinagara Kitty to reprise his role of Sanju. However, talks were on with Ramya to reprise her character of Geetha.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanju-weds-geetha-2-to-go-on-floors-soon/articleshow/101611428.cms\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha 2 to go on floors soon\|website=TheTimesofIndia\|date=9 July 2023\|access-date=17 January 2025\|archive-date=13 July 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713184650/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanju-weds-geetha-2-to-go-on-floors-soon/articleshow/101611428.cms\|url-status=live}}</ref>. In July 2023, Rachita Ram was confirmed to play the role of Geetha.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rachitha-ram-roped-in-to-play-geetha-in-sanju-weds-geetha-2/articleshow/102041062.cms\|title=Rachitha Ram roped in to play Geetha in Sanju Weds Geetha-2\|website=TheTimesofIndia\|date=22 July 2023\|access-date=17 January 2025\|archive-date=20 January 2025\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120020557/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rachitha-ram-roped-in-to-play-geetha-in-sanju-weds-geetha-2/articleshow/102041062.cms\|url-status=live}}</ref> The film went on floors from 15th August 2023 with Nagashekar planning to rope in actress ] for a special song and also to cast ] and ] to play pivotal roles. However, later ] was confirmed to appear in the special song and also ] would play a role.
	The film marks director Abhishek's third project after ''Namm Gani BCom Pass'' (2021) and ''Gajanana and Gang'' (2022). He conceptualized the script during the ] period in 2022 and planned to cast popular names including ] for this project. Besides directing, Abhishek penned the story, screenplay and dialogues for the film. He was also initially set to play the lead role. Later, Aniish was cast as the lead protagonist, whom Abhishek found he would be the "right-fit" for the role.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/bollywood/i-knew-aaram-aravinda-swamy-was-right-for-me/ar-AA1utdMx?ocid=BingNewsSerp\|title='I knew 'Aaram Aravinda Swamy' was right for me'\|website=TheNewIndianExpress\|date=21 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jan/13/i-am-confidentabout-aaramaravind-swamyaniissh-2650502.html\|title=I am confident about Aaram Aravind Swamy: Aniissh\|website=TheNewIndianExpress.com\|date=13 January 2024}}</ref> Actress Milana Nagaraj was roped in to play one of the lead female characters in January 2023, marking her first pairing with Aniish. The filming wrapped up in October 2023 and post-production works began right after.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/Oct/30/team-araam-aravind-swamy-wraps-up-shooting-2628178.html\|title=Team 'Araam Aravind Swamy' wraps up shooting\|website=TheNewIndianExpress.com\|date=30 October 2024\|access-date=21 November 2024\|archive-date=4 November 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104012022/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/oct/30/team-araam-aravind-swamy-wraps-up-shooting-2628178.html\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	==Marketing ==
	As a promotional stance, the makers of the film announced that the film, releasing on 22 November 2024, will be available for booking at an attractive price of {{INR}}99.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/cinema/aram-arvind-swamy-film-ticket-price-99-rupees-3038650\|title=aram-arvind-swamy-film-ticket-price-99-rupees\|website=Prajavani.net\|date=8 November 2024}}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
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			==Release==
			The initial plan to release the film was on 1 April 2024.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/Nov/22/sanju-weds-geetha-2-aims-to-release-on-april-1-2634988.html\|title=Sanju weds Geetha 2 aims to release on April 1\|website=NewIndianExpress.com\|date=22 November 2023}}</ref> Several schedule delays pushed the release dates many times in 2024 and finally the date was coined as 10 January 2025.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Dec/13/sanju-weds-geetha-2-locks-january-release-date\|title='Sanju Weds Geetha 2' locks January release date\|website=NewIndianExpress.com\|date=13 December 2024\|access-date=17 January 2025\|archive-date=14 December 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214103357/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Dec/13/sanju-weds-geetha-2-locks-january-release-date\|url-status=live}}</ref> The film's release was halted by Telugu film producer Chintapalli Ramarao who brought a stay after accusing Nagashekar for not repaying the loan as per agreement they both made during the director's previous release '']''. The stay was vacated at the legal court and finally the film release was announced to be on 17 January 2025.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/legal-hurdles-cleared-for-sanju-weds-geetha-2-release-new-release-date-to-be-announced-soon-article-117127559\|title=Legal Hurdles Cleared For 'Sanju Weds Geetha 2' Release\|website=Timesnownews.com\|date=10 January 2025}}</ref>

			==Reception==
			===Critical response===
			A Sharadhaa of ] gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is an ambitious attempt to revisit a beloved emotional landscape but ultimately stumbles under the weight of its own aspirations. While the first film was a masterclass in emotional storytelling, this instalment feels like a disjointed mosaic—forced symbolism, lacklustre performances, and missed opportunities".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2025/Jan/18/sanju-weds-geetha-2-movie-review-srinagar-kitty-and-rachita-rams-romance-lacks-spark\|title='Sanju Weds Geetha 2' movie review: Srinagar Kitty and Rachita Ram’s romance lacks spark\|website=]\|date=18 January 2025}}</ref>. Maheshwara Reddy of ] also gave 2.5/5 stars and called out the film as "A visual treat without much depth".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kannada-movie-review-sanju-weds-geetha-2-a-visual-treat-without-much-depth/articleshow/117339402.cms\|title=Kannada Movie Review- Sanju Weds Geetha 2: A visual treat without much depth\|website=Bangalore Mirror.com\|date=18 January 2025}}</ref>

			Sridevi. S of ] gave 2.5/5 stars and was critical about the lead pair chemistry. She wrote "Besides the nostalgia around the title, the movie fails to connect emotionally with the audience. While the love story was the heart and soul of Sanju Weds Geetha, the 2025 film fails to establish the bond between the couple".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/sanju-weds-geetha-2/movie-review/117330862.cms\|title=Sanju Weds Geetha 2 Movie Review : Sanju Weds Geetha 2 review: A love story stuck in time wrap\|website=TimesofIndia.com\|date=17 January 2025\|access-date=20 January 2025\|archive-date=20 January 2025\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120211027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/sanju-weds-geetha-2/movie-review/117330862.cms\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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2025 Indian film

Sanju Weds Geetha 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Nagashekar
Written by	Nagashekar
Screenplay by	Nagashekar
Story by	Nagashekar
Produced by	Chalavadi Kumar
Starring	Srinagara Kitty Rachita Ram Chetan Chandra Ragini Dwivedi
Cinematography	Satya Hegde
Edited by	Anthony
Music by	Sridhar V. Sambhram
Production companies	Pavithra International Movie Makers Mahaanadi Creations
Release date	17 January 2025 (2025-01-17)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed and written by Nagashekar. Although the title is derived from Nagashekar's 2011 film, Sanju Weds Geetha, the film is said to be not a sequel as there is no connection between the two story plots. The film stars Srinagara Kitty and Rachita Ram in lead roles, with Chetan Chandra and Ragini Dwivedi making special appearances. Produced by Chalavadi Kumar, the film's music is composed by Sridhar V. Sambhram and the cinematography is by Satya Hegde.

Shot extensively in Europe, particularly in Switzerland and the Netherlands, the film highlights the lives and struggles of local silk farmers in securing a better price for their yarn.

Sanju Weds Geetha 2 released in theaters on 17 January 2025.The film received negative reviews from critics and audiences.

Cast

Srinagara Kitty as Sanju
Rachita Ram as Geetha
Rangayana Raghu
Sadhu Kokila
Sampath Raj
Tabla Nani
Chetan Chandra in a special appearance
Ragini Dwivedi in a special appearance

Production

The earliest news about a sequel to Sanju Weds Geetha was published in early 2015, with few articles confirming the inclusion of actress Kriti Kharbanda to play the role of a blind girl. However she denied being a part of this film. Later, the sequel plan was shelved for many years. In 2023, Nagashekar took up the title yet again and signed in Srinagara Kitty to reprise his role of Sanju. However, talks were on with Ramya to reprise her character of Geetha.. In July 2023, Rachita Ram was confirmed to play the role of Geetha. The film went on floors from 15th August 2023 with Nagashekar planning to rope in actress Tamannaah for a special song and also to cast Prakash Raj and Ramya Krishnan to play pivotal roles. However, later Ragini Dwivedi was confirmed to appear in the special song and also Chetan Chandra would play a role.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack consists of songs composed by Sridhar V. Sambhram to the lyrics by Kaviraj. The audio rights were acquired by Anand Audio.

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Habibi"	Kaviraj	Jassie Gift, Mangli	4:45
2.	"Avanu Sanju Avalu Geetha"	Kaviraj	Sonu Nigam, Sangeetha Ravindranath	5:36
3.	"Maleyanthe Baa"	Kaviraj	Sangeetha Ravindranath	4:10
4.	"Nadi Nadi Endu"	Kaviraj	Sonu Nigam, Sangeetha Ravindranath	4:53
5.	"Maleyanthe Nee Baa"	Kaviraj	Sangeetha Ravindranath	4:10
6.	"Nadi Nadi Endu"	Kaviraj	Abhishek M. R., Sangeetha Ravindranath	2:52
7.	"Sanju Weds Geetha 2 Theme Music"		Shreya Ghoshal, Abhishek M. R., Sangeetha Ravindranath	1:22
Total length:				19:20

Release

The initial plan to release the film was on 1 April 2024. Several schedule delays pushed the release dates many times in 2024 and finally the date was coined as 10 January 2025. The film's release was halted by Telugu film producer Chintapalli Ramarao who brought a stay after accusing Nagashekar for not repaying the loan as per agreement they both made during the director's previous release Gurthunda Seethakalam. The stay was vacated at the legal court and finally the film release was announced to be on 17 January 2025.

Reception

Critical response

A Sharadhaa of The Indian Express gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is an ambitious attempt to revisit a beloved emotional landscape but ultimately stumbles under the weight of its own aspirations. While the first film was a masterclass in emotional storytelling, this instalment feels like a disjointed mosaic—forced symbolism, lacklustre performances, and missed opportunities".. Maheshwara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror also gave 2.5/5 stars and called out the film as "A visual treat without much depth".

Sridevi. S of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and was critical about the lead pair chemistry. She wrote "Besides the nostalgia around the title, the movie fails to connect emotionally with the audience. While the love story was the heart and soul of Sanju Weds Geetha, the 2025 film fails to establish the bond between the couple".

References

"Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is like a Yash Chopra film: Nagashekar". Newindianexpress.com. 8 January 2025. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
"is-sanju-weds-geetha-2-a-sequel-director-nagashekar-clarifies". OTTplay.com. 8 January 2025.
"Sanju Weds Geetha sequel almost ready". BangaloreMirror.com. 31 July 2024.
"'Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is more splendid than the previous one". TheNewIndianExpress.com. 2 January 2024. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
"Sanju Weds Geetha 2 is like a Yash Chopra film: Nagashekar". NewIndianExpress.com. 8 January 2025.
"Sanju Weds Geetha 2 gets a new release date". NewIndianExpress.com. 13 January 2025. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
"Kriti finally signs Sanju Weds Geetha 2". TheTimesofIndia. 25 February 2015. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
"Sanju Weds Geetha 2 to go on floors soon". TheTimesofIndia. 9 July 2023. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
"Rachitha Ram roped in to play Geetha in Sanju Weds Geetha-2". TheTimesofIndia. 22 July 2023. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
"i-declined-several-big-projects-including-kichcha-sudeepa-s-veera-madakari-says-sanju-weds-geetha-2-composer-sridhar-v-sambhram". timesnownews.com. 10 January 2025.
"Sanju weds Geetha 2 aims to release on April 1". NewIndianExpress.com. 22 November 2023.
"'Sanju Weds Geetha 2' locks January release date". NewIndianExpress.com. 13 December 2024. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
"Legal Hurdles Cleared For 'Sanju Weds Geetha 2' Release". Timesnownews.com. 10 January 2025.
"'Sanju Weds Geetha 2' movie review: Srinagar Kitty and Rachita Ram's romance lacks spark". The New Indian Express. 18 January 2025.
"Kannada Movie Review- Sanju Weds Geetha 2: A visual treat without much depth". Bangalore Mirror.com. 18 January 2025.
"Sanju Weds Geetha 2 Movie Review : Sanju Weds Geetha 2 review: A love story stuck in time wrap". TimesofIndia.com. 17 January 2025. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.

External links

Sanju Weds Geetha 2 at IMDb

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