The ‘Kahaani’ franchise, helmed by director Sujoy Ghosh, garnered widespread critical acclaim and was closely linked to actor Vidya Balan. The first film was released in 2012, followed by its sequel, ‘Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh’, in 2016. A decade later, a third installment is being discussed, and the lead role is said to have been finalized. According to reports, Sujoy aims to keep the essence of the franchise intact while giving ‘Kahaani 3’ a new identity.
Yami Gautam to lead a whole new story
According to Pinkvilla, ‘Kahaani 3’ is a new story. The idea is to take the franchise forward while retaining the essence of the world that audiences have come to love. Yami Gautam steps up as the lead and the character has a very strong arc. The film is still in pre-production and the team is working on the shooting timeline. Sujoy has a very clear vision of the Kahaani world. He’s working closely with the team to make sure the third film feels fresh but still carries the soul of the franchise. There is a lot of excitement to collaborate with Yami.
Vidya Balan’s ‘Kahaani’ set the tone
Released in 2012, “Kahaani” centers on Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant woman who seeks to find her husband after he goes missing. Helping along the way is Assistant Sub-Inspector Satyoki Sinha, played by Parambrata Chatterjeeand Inspector General A. Khan, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. As the investigation unfolds, Satyoki, known as Rana, discovers the truth: Vidya’s identity and pregnancy were staged. In reality, her husband, who was serving in the army, had died in a gas attack on the subway, and she had orchestrated the whole plan to avenge his death.
“Kahaani 2” brought a new story for Vidya Balan
The sequel takes the story in a whole new direction. Here, Vidya takes on the role of Vidya Sinha, aka Durga, who is determined to save her adopted daughter, Minnie. Durga takes on numerous challenges and overcomes various obstacles to ensure the welfare of her son. Arjun completes the cast of ‘Kahaani 2’ ramp i Tunisha Sharma.
Yami Gautam’s other project in the works
Meanwhile, Yami is currently busy shooting ‘Nayyi Navelli’, an upcoming supernatural folklore drama directed by Balaji Mohan. A release date has not yet been set.