After the blockbuster success of the mystery thriller Karthikeya, Nikhil and the director Chandoo Mondeti planned to team up again for a sequel Karthikeya 2. The film’s pre-production work is in full swing and we’ve learned that the film’s story line is based on the temple’s architects.
A source close to the unit revealed that “Starting from Dwaraka, the story takes us through different swayambhu temples across India. So there’s a lot of traveling.” It is learned that Nikhil will be seen as a medico in the film and his role has a lot of depth, sets off on an adventurous expedition for a particular cause and later discovers several truths.
Nikhil is currently prepping up for his part, which includes a certain amount of working out, too.” Meanwhile, the filmmakers are making plans to rope in Anupama Parameswaran or Nabah Natesh as the film’s leading lady. But, no one has been finalized yet.