Mathi grows up with his jumbo 'best friend', a friend so rare that is described as a 'kurinji flower', one that grows only once in 12 years. The first teaser of the much-anticipated sequel to Kumki establishes the bond that Mathi and his elephant carries, along with the relationship it forms with the villagers in the area. However, the bond and the life of his dear pal is in danger from being gunned down by Arjun Das' character who looks to be a ruthless hunter with not even a trace of empathy inside him.
Sasikumar voices the teaser of Kumki 2, directed by Prabu Solomon, which sets the stage for a thrilling, yet emotionally stirring drama.
In an earlier interview with CE, Prabu Solomon, who is returning to direct the sequel after the critically acclaimed first part, mentioned that Kumki 2 will respect children and childhood. "Kids these days no longer draw a river and a mountain; instead, they draw characters with guns. That is very much reflective on how we as a society are not drawing a line on what children need to consume and what not to. Kumki 2 will take children on an adventure that often unfolds inside their heads." He also added that apart from the title, Kumki 2 is in no way related to the first film he made in 2012.
The sequel comes 13 years after the first film was released. The upcoming film also stars Shritha Rao, Andrews, Akash, Harish Peradi, and Srinath.
On the technical side, Prabu Solomon is reuniting with his Sembi collaborator Nivas K Prasanna, with lyrics by Prabu and Mohan Rajan, cinematography by M Sukumar, edits by Buvan, art direction by Vijay Thennarasu
Kumki 2 is produced by Dhaval Gada, with Jayantilal Gada as the presenter, under the banners Pen Marudhar Cine Entertainments and Pen Studios. It is slated for release in theatres on November 14, during Children's day.
