KATHMANDU: Hoping to continue the legacy earned by ‘Madheshi Putra’, which focused extensively on political, social and cultural stories of Madhesh, the makers have decided to direct a sequel ‘Madheshi Putra-2’.

‘Madheshi Putra’ narrated the political environment of Tarai/Madhesh. According to the directors of the movie, ‘Madheshi Putra’ earned huge popularity in Madhesh-based cinema halls, which eventually contributed to the director’s expected box office gain.

Organizing a press meet at the Madhesh Media House on Tuesday, Anuragi Films Private Limited released the banner of ‘Madhesi Putra-2’. Enthused by the movie’s unprecedented monetary return and popularity in Madhesh, the directors came up with the idea of a sequel.

Suchitra Shrestha — chairperson of Directors Society — and chief guest at the press meet, expressed hope that ‘Madhesi Putra-2’ would depict socio-political issues of Madhesh and the rest of the country alike. Writer and co-direcotor of ‘Madhesi Putra-2’ Nirajan Meheta (Manjit) took the opportunity to explain the plot upon which the movie would be based.

Director Udit Narayan Shah (Arun), action director NB Maharjan, director Janak Raj Khakurel, musician Kamal Mandal and youth politician Pravin Labh were also present at the program organized by Dev Meheta.