Director Balaji Mohan’s Maari starring Dhanush, which revolves around the life of a don, catapulted them to a different league. Even though the film received mixed reviews, Maari managed to become one of the most talked-about films in 2015. We had also reported that the director will helm a sequel to Maari.

Last week, Dhanush posted a photo on Twitter and added that he is excited to read the bound script of Maari 2. When DC contacted Balaji, he said, “It was after Dhanush sir liked my script that he posted the picture online. Maari 2 will be an extension of his character with a North Madras backdrop. The prequel was termed as a fan-favorite. So, I have included elements in the sequel that will also satisfy family audiences and kids. Compared to Maari, this film will be content-oriented and will have emotional elements. I have written the script in such a way that it has more edginess.”

When asked if he would retain the cast and crew for the sequel, Balaji explained, “It was a huge cast and it might be difficult to sign all of them. However, actors who played Dhanush’s sidekicks — Robo Shankar and Vinod — are part of the sequel. The film will go on floors in 2017.”