The actor has announced Ventilator 2, a sequel to the 2016 Marathi film that was the first project backed by her production house, Purple Pebble Pictures. The announcement comes as the banner completes 10 years, bringing her back to a project that holds a special place in its journey. Priyanka Chopra is revisiting the film that marked her first step into film production.
Rajesh Mapuskar, who directed the 2016 film, will return to direct the sequel. Priyanka, Dr Madhu Chopra and Mapuskar will produce Ventilator 2 under Purple Pebble Pictures and Magij Pictures. The film is slated for release in 2027, although the makers have yet to announce the cast or share details about the story and shooting schedule.
Priyanka shared the announcement on Instagram, taking a moment to reflect on what she had hoped to achieve when she launched Purple Pebble Pictures. It also won awards for Best Editing and Best Sound Mixing. The film found humour in the family’s interactions even as they dealt with a difficult situation. It featured Ashutosh Gowariker, Jitendra Joshi, Sulabha Arya, Viju Khote, Satish Alekar and Achyut Potdar, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas making a special appearance. Ventilator went on to win three National Film Awards, with Rajesh Mapuskar receiving the Best Director award. The film earned Mapuskar recognition and became one of the first major projects under Priyanka’s Purple Pebble Pictures banner.
She said she wanted the banner to support stories with something meaningful to say, and Ventilator was one of the projects that stood out for the team.
