Raat Akeli Hai 2: Nawazuddin Siddiqui to investigate new mystery as inspector Jatil Yadav? Here's what we know

Nawazuddin Siddiqui will reprise his character of Inspector Jatil Yadav in Raat Akeli Hai 2. Here's the latest update on his Netflix film.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Raat Akeli Hai 2 update.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui played the role of a police inspector in Honey Trehan's film Raat Akeli Hai. The film, also starring Radhika Apte in pivotal role, premiered on Netflix in 2020. Five years later, the film's second installment is being made. Raat Akeli Hai 2's shoot reportedly began on January 9 in Delhi. As per the latest update, the film's shoot will be completed by March. Nawazuddin will reprise his role of Inspector Jatil Yadav in the film.

Raat Akeli Hai 2 new update

For the uninitiated, Raat Akeli Hai revolves around the life of a small-town cop who is tasked to investigate the death of a local politician. While Nawazuddin will reprise his role, the new installment will have a new story.

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"The sequel will be a fresh crime story. The only connection from Raat Akeli Hai is Radhika [who plays Radha, his paramour], Tigmanshu as senior SP Lalji Shukla IPS, and Ila Arun [as Sarita Kumari, Jatil’s mother]. The film opens with Jatil enjoying domestic bliss with Radha, till a new series of crimes unfold and he is asked to solve the case," a source told Mid-Day.

As of now, everything is apparently being shot in a hush-hush manner as Netflix wants to announce the sequel in a planned manner. The movie will be shot across four Indian cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow and Kanpur. Raat Akeli Hai 2 is expected to wrap up by March 12.

Radhika Apte to join Raat Akeli Hai 2 in February 2025

Meanwhile, Radhika Apte will reportedly join Raat Akeli Hai 2's shoot in February 2025. "Radhika gave birth to a baby in December last year. She is currently on maternity leave and will join the cast and crew in February. Her character in the sequel is expected to be darker. There will be a twist to it. A lot of Honey’s research is based on real-life situations and cops so there is a lot of authenticity in his work," the source added.

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