Malayalam gothic horror thriller ‘Bouma’ is getting a sequel. The makers have officially announced a second instalment following the film’s theatrical success, with the announcement made at a press meet organised to celebrate its reception.

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Directed by Rejin S. Babu, ‘Bouma’ has drawn attention for its eerie atmosphere, mystery-driven narrative and performances, particularly Dileesh Pothan’s portrayal of police officer Eesho. The film’s climax and the unanswered questions surrounding its revelations have also become talking points among viewers.

The sequel is expected to take forward the mysteries introduced in the first film. At the press meet, the makers said the response to ‘Bouma’ encouraged them to develop another instalment. They added that details about the cast and other aspects of the project would be announced in due course.

‘Bouma’ cast and crew

Apart from Dileesh Pothan, the film features Vineeth, Sagar Surya, Revathi Sharma and Lena in key roles. Its ensemble cast also includes Aditi Balan, Madhupal, Mokksha Sengupta, Merin Philip, Raghunath Paleri, Jaffar Idukki, Vijay Babu, Manikuttan, Sajin Cherukayil, Praveena, Nilja, Jane Andrews, Binoj Vilya, Kavya S. Bhanu, Naslin Jameela, Naushad, Senthil and Bhagath Manuel.

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Rejin S. Babu, who previously directed the critically acclaimed ‘Pendulum’, has written and directed the film. It is produced by Bassam Kadhiyar under the banner of Atus Films.

Christo Xavier composed the music, while Sharan Velayudhan handled cinematography. Sooraj E. S. is the editor. The film was released in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, with Bhavana Release handling its distribution across Kerala.

Further details about ‘Bouma 2’, including its cast and production timeline, are awaited.