Even as he prepares for the production of the much-awaited ‘No Entry 2,’ Boney Kapoor has set his sights on another sequel. PeepingMoon.com has exclusively learned that the Bollywood producer is expanding the legacy of ‘Mom,’ the critically acclaimed 2017 thriller that marked the final on-screen appearance of his late wife and veteran actress Sridevi. 

‘Mom 2’ will star Khushi Kapoor — Sridevi and Boney’s younger daughter and Janhvi Kapoor’s sister — in the lead role. The sequel has nothing to do with the 2017 National Award-winning original and is being titled ‘Mom 2’ only to leverage the established franchise to attract audiences’ interest. The only similarity between them lies in their shared genre and thematic focus. Like the original, ‘Mom 2’ will also center on a vigilante seeking justice. Pre-production is underway and shooting will commence next month.

 

 

 

 

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Girish Kohli, who co-wrote ‘Mom’ and has writing credits on ‘Kesari’ and ‘HIT: The First Case,’ will direct ‘Mom 2.’ This marks his second directorial following his recent debut with Sohum Shah’s critically acclaimed ‘Crazxy.’ This film will also be Khushi’s first character-driven lead role, following lukewarm responses to her performances in ‘The Archies,’ ‘Loveyappa,’ and ‘Naadaniyaan.’ The makers are aiming to bring together a strong lineup of established and emerging actors for other pivotal and supporting roles.

Released in July 2017 — just seven months before she passed away – ’Mom’ earned widespread acclaim for Sridevi’s powerhouse performance as a vigilante who sets out to avenge her stepdaughter after she's sexually assaulted at a party. The Ravi Udyawar-directed thriller featured standout performances from Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna, alongside Sridevi. The film went on to win two National Awards: one for Sridevi as Best Actress and another for A.R. Rahman’s exceptional background score.

Boney had hinted at his plans for ‘Mom 2’ during IIFA 2025 last month. "I have watched all of Khushi's films. I am planning a film with her too after 'No Entry.' It could be 'Mom 2.' She is following her mother’s footsteps. Her mother was the top star in all the languages she worked in. I hope Khushi and Janhvi succeed with this same level of perfection,” he said.