Priyanka Chopra is bringing back her acclaimed Marathi production Ventilator with a sequel, reuniting with filmmaker Rajesh Mapuskar nearly a decade after the original film.
Bollywood actor and producer Priyanka Chopra has announced that Ventilator 2, the sequel to her 2016 Marathi film Ventilator, is officially in development. The upcoming film is expected to arrive in theatres in 2027, marking the return of a project that holds a special place in the actor’s journey as a producer.
The sequel will be produced under Priyanka Chopra’s production banner, Purple Pebble Pictures. Filmmaker Rajesh Mapuskar, who directed the original film, is also returning to the project as its writer and director.
Priyanka shared the announcement on social media, reflecting on the journey of Purple Pebble Pictures and the importance of the original Ventilator in establishing her vision for meaningful storytelling.
In her Instagram post, she recalled that the production company was started with the intention of bringing stories with emotional depth and cultural significance to audiences. She also described Ventilator as one of the company’s most important projects and expressed excitement about revisiting the story after ten years.
Ventilator 2: What We Know About the Upcoming Film
Although the makers have confirmed that Ventilator 2 is in the works, details about its storyline, cast and production schedule have not yet been announced.
The return of Rajesh Mapuskar as director and writer is an important development, as his work played a major role in shaping the original film. Audiences will now be waiting to see whether the sequel continues the story of the Kamerkar family or introduces a completely new narrative.
Purple Pebble Pictures is backing the project, with Priyanka Chopra continuing her association with Marathi cinema through the production.
A Look Back at the 2016 Marathi Film Ventilator
Released in 2016, Ventilator was a Marathi-language family drama that received considerable appreciation for its storytelling and emotional performances.
The film revolved around the Kamerkar family, who come together in a hospital shortly before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival after an elderly family member is placed on a ventilator.
As relatives gather around him, the situation brings unresolved family disagreements, generational differences and complicated relationships to the surface. The film explored how a medical emergency can bring people together while also exposing long-standing tensions within a family.
Ventilator received three National Film Awards, including Best Director for Rajesh Mapuskar, Best Editing and Best Sound Mixing.
Priyanka Chopra’s Return to Marathi Cinema
With Ventilator 2, Priyanka Chopra is revisiting a film that helped establish Purple Pebble Pictures as a production banner focused on stories rooted in regional culture and meaningful human experiences.
The announcement has brought the original film back into the spotlight, particularly among audiences who appreciated its family-oriented storytelling.
With a planned 2027 release, further updates about the cast, filming schedule and storyline are expected as the project moves forward.
