Priyadarshan, the director of the 2006 comedy Malamaal Weekly, confirms he will not be involved in the sequel “Malamaal Weekly 2.” Multiple outlets also report that Riteish Deshmukh will not return for the next instalment, leaving the future of the franchise’s original creative team uncertain.
In context, the sequel is being planned after the first film’s commercial success, with reports describing a shift in the team while the project prepares for a “new direction.” NDTV frames Priyadarshan’s decision as a change in course, while Times of India focuses on how the departures reshape what is known about the cast and creative lineup.
Some coverage adds additional production details: Free Press Journal says makers have brought filmmaker Amit Joshi on board to direct, and it also describes expectations that the sequel could retain elements such as a small-town setting, financial temptations, and comic misunderstandings. Across outlets, the broad agreement is that the sequel continues planning despite key departures, though cast and storyline specifics remain incomplete.
