Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business set for screening at Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business, the upcoming sequel directed by actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha, is set to have an exclusive market screening at the Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival. The screening comes ahead of the film’s official world premiere later this year and is expected to help the makers explore international distribution opportunities. The project is being supported by German production company Webfilmland Productions, which has also joined as a partner for German distribution. According to the makers, the film is among the few Asian action titles to be showcased at the Cannes market this year. Set in Indonesia, the film continues the world introduced in the first Lakadbaggha film, while expanding its focus beyond animal welfare to broader environmental concerns. The sequel incorporates themes related to wildlife conservation, particularly the declining population of the critically endangered Yaki Monkey species. The film also marks a milestone as the first official India-Indonesia co-production. Its cast includes Sunny Pang, known for films like Headshot and Havoc, alongside Thai martial artist and actor Dan Chupong, who is recognised for his work in Ong-Bak. The ensemble also features Adil Hussain, Sarah-Jane Dias and Anshuman Jha. Speaking about the film’s Cannes presence, Anshuman Jha said, "Lakadbaggha was rooted in my love for dogs; Lakadbaggha 2: ... #Business #Festival #Film_Festival #Film #Anshuman_Jha #Monkey_Business #Cannes_Film #Marché #Business_set #Lakadbaggha
Anshuman Jha unveils teaser poster of Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business; announces Diwali 2026 release First Ray Films has unveiled the teaser poster of the much-anticipated action thriller Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business, marking a special moment for the franchise and its creator. The announcement coincides with the birthday of actor-director Anshuman Jha, making the reveal both a celebration of the film and a personal milestone for the artist. The film centres around the endangered Celebes crested macaque, a rare primate native to Indonesia, also known as the North Sulawasi ‘Yaki Monkey’. Along with the teaser poster drop, the makers have officially announced the film’s worldwide theatrical release for Diwali 2026, positioning the sequel as one of the festival season’s big action spectacles. The film will be having a high profile film festival run between June-November prior to its Worldwide release. Directed by Anshuman Jha, Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business continues the story of Kolkata based Arjun Bakshi — the animal-loving vigilante who, once again, will go the distance to protect voiceless creatures from cruelty and exploitation - this time in the forests of West Java, Indonesia. Expanding the universe beyond India, the sequel ventures into Southeast Asia, tackling the global issue of wildlife trafficking. Blending intense hand-to-hand combat with a strong environmental message, the film builds on the spirit of the first installment, which introduced audiences... #film #Anshuman_Jha #Monkey_Business #Ray_Films #Jha_unveils #teaser_poster #announces_Diwali #special_moment #thriller_Lakadbaggha #unveils_teaser
