'Dhootha' Season 2: Naga Chaitanya starrer horror mystery show's second part screenplay completed - Report
ETimes | February 7, 2026 5:40 PM CST
Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya made his digital screen debut with the horror thriller mystery web series, ‘Dhootha’ in 2023. The show received immense praise and love, making fans wait with high anticipation for the second season. Now, recent reports suggest that the makers have completed the screenplay work for the series.
Currently under the pre-production phase According to a report by 123Telugu, the makers of the show have finished the screenplay for the second season. The show is currently in the pre-production phase and is expected to follow the story from the first season. As the series’ theme suggest the show will include the elements of intensity and suspense. The story is said to be made in a more intricate way.
Season 2 likely to go on floors in 2026With the current stage the project is in and Naga Chaitanya’s commitments for his upcoming project, one can assume that the shooting for the second season will commence during the second half of 2026.
About ‘Dhootha’Speaking about what went on in the first season, it is written and directed by Vikram Kumar . Nagarjuna plays the leading role as the character ‘Sagar’, who is a successful journalist. His life takes a scary turn when he starts receiving newspaper clippings. These clippings predict tragic and deadly events before they happen. Many of these events involve people close to him and have a strange, supernatural touch.
Cast of the seriesThe series also featured Srikanth Murali, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, Anish Kuruvilla, Tharun Bhascker, Rohini, Tanikella Bharani, and Priya Bhavani Shankar in key roles. The music and background score were composed by Ishaan Chhabra.
Naga Chaitanya’s next filmSpeaking about Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming film, he is currently working with director Karthik Dandu on an adventure thriller named ‘Vrushakarma’. It features Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead and also includes ‘Laapataa Ladies’ fame Sparsh Shrivastava.
Earlier, the poster of the film was shared by Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu, which features Naga Chaitanya in a fierce and rugged pose where he is seen surrouneded in muddy and debris around him.
Currently under the pre-production phase According to a report by 123Telugu, the makers of the show have finished the screenplay for the second season. The show is currently in the pre-production phase and is expected to follow the story from the first season. As the series’ theme suggest the show will include the elements of intensity and suspense. The story is said to be made in a more intricate way.
Season 2 likely to go on floors in 2026With the current stage the project is in and Naga Chaitanya’s commitments for his upcoming project, one can assume that the shooting for the second season will commence during the second half of 2026.
About ‘Dhootha’Speaking about what went on in the first season, it is written and directed by Vikram Kumar . Nagarjuna plays the leading role as the character ‘Sagar’, who is a successful journalist. His life takes a scary turn when he starts receiving newspaper clippings. These clippings predict tragic and deadly events before they happen. Many of these events involve people close to him and have a strange, supernatural touch.
Cast of the seriesThe series also featured Srikanth Murali, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, Anish Kuruvilla, Tharun Bhascker, Rohini, Tanikella Bharani, and Priya Bhavani Shankar in key roles. The music and background score were composed by Ishaan Chhabra.
Naga Chaitanya’s next filmSpeaking about Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming film, he is currently working with director Karthik Dandu on an adventure thriller named ‘Vrushakarma’. It features Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead and also includes ‘Laapataa Ladies’ fame Sparsh Shrivastava.
Earlier, the poster of the film was shared by Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu, which features Naga Chaitanya in a fierce and rugged pose where he is seen surrouneded in muddy and debris around him.
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