Hyderabad Blues 2(2004)
Hyderabad Blues 2 is a 2004 Indian drama film written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The cast includes Nagesh Kukunoor, Jyoti Dogra, Tisca Chopra, Vikram Inamdar, and Elahe Hiptoola. The story follows Varun and Ashwini six years after their wedding, as their marriage is tested by Varun's attraction to a new female employee. Set in Hyderabad's call center industry, the film explores themes of infidelity, parenthood, and modern relationships. It is a sequel to Kukunoor's 1998 independent hit Hyderabad Blues. The film was shot primarily in English and Hindi. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its honest portrayal of marriage but criticism for its lower production quality compared to the original. The runtime is 106 minutes.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Nagesh Kukunoor
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
Six years after their wedding, Varun and Ashwini seem happy. But when Varun hires a beautiful new supervisor named Menaka, his marriage begins to crack. Ashwini wants a baby, Varun does not. And Menaka wants Varun. A single kiss changes everything, and Ashwini must decide if her marriage is worth saving.
“Six years later, the real test begins.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hyderabad Blues 2
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh Kukunoor & Elahe Hiptoola (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, a very short schedule for a feature film.
- Director Nagesh Kukunoor also played the lead role of Varun, as he did in the first film.
- It was one of the earliest Indian films to prominently feature the then-booming call center industry as a setting.
- The sequel was released six years after the original, mirroring the six-year time jump in the story.
- Unlike many sequels, it was shot on a modest budget similar to the low-cost production of the first movie.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Salim-Sulaiman, who were early in their now-famous Bollywood careers.
- It was primarily promoted through word-of-mouth and its cult following from the first film, not big marketing.