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
