Pankaj Tripathi reunites with OMG 2 director Amit Rai for Bollywood-meets-Bhojpuri cinema | All you need to know
Pankaj Tripathi is back to working with his OMG 2 director Amit Rai in a human story, with the twist being that he is collaborating with various Bhojpuri actors too!
Last Updated: 06.33 PM, Apr 23, 2025
Pankaj Tripathi is back with his OMG 2 director Amit Rai for a unique project. This one is expected to be a Bollywood-meets-Bhojpuri cinema film. Various Bhojpuri stars are associated with the project, and thus, the curiosity around the film is at its peak.
What is Pankaj Tripathi's upcoming film all about?
In his media statement, Pankaj Tripathi did not spill any details about his yet-untitled film. The Kaagaz actor expressed happiness that OMG 2 had connected with people on a human and emotional level, and he hopes that magic repeats with their upcoming movie, too. "Working with Amit again feels like a natural progression. His storytelling has depth, honesty, and a sense of purpose that I deeply relate to," the actor said. He hinted that the upcoming project will be entertaining as well as socially meaningful.
Meanwhile, Amit Rai described the movie as 'a heartfelt exploration of human relationships, resilience, and the social fabric that binds us.' On returning with the Main Atal Hoon actor, the director said, "Collaborating with Pankaj Tripathi again is like returning to a creative space where truth and performance meet seamlessly."
More about Pankaj Tripathi-Amit Rai's next
Pankaj Tripathi and Amit Rai's upcoming movie has already gone on floors in Patna and completed 35 days of shooting. That's right, the actor is back in his hometown for the shooting of this film.
The movie also features Pawan Malhotra, Geeta Agarwal and Rajesh Kumar in pivotal roles. The release date or platform for this film remains unknown at this point. However, like OMG 2, it might aim at a theatrical release either later this year or by early 2026.
About OMG 2
Pankaj Tripathi joined Akshay Kumar in OMG - Oh My God's second installment, OMG 2. The original film featured Paresh Rawal in the lead role and was inspired from a Gujarati play that featured the very actor. The theme is about testing religious beliefs and whether God actually exists, even when he is right around the corner.