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'Gatta Kusthi 2' release date announced: Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi reunion locks July 2026 release
ETimes | May 16, 2026 1:39 PM CST

The movie ' Gatta Kusthi ', which starred Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi , was a highly successful family film released in 2022. Directed by Chella Ayyavu , the movie was lauded by audiences and critics for its humour, emotions, and wrestling theme. The production team announced this sequel, titled ' Gatta Kusthi 2 ,' some time back and has finally updated their progress regarding its release. The first-look poster for the film was released recently, creating excitement among fans. Along with the poster, the team also confirmed that the movie will hit theatres on July 3, 2026.

Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi reunite for ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’The sequel brings back the popular pair of Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles once again. Director Chella Ayyavu has also returned to helm the second part. The story is expected to continue from where the first film ended. In the climax of the original movie, Veera and his wrestler wife Keerthi become parents to a baby girl after Keerthi wins an important wrestling match. Fans are now eager to see how the couple’s life moves forward in the sequel. Actors Karunas, Munishkanth, and Kaali Venkat are also returning in important roles.

Fresh technical team joins ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ for bigger entertainmentWhile the main cast remains the same, the sequel comes with a fresh technical team. Sean Roldan has composed the music for the film. Bhaskaran KM is handling cinematography, while Barath Vikraman is handling editing. Jayachandran S has joined as the art director. The makers aim to deliver another complete entertainer with comedy, emotions, and action. The newly released first-look poster hints at a colourful and energetic film. Fans of the first part are already expecting the sequel to offer even more fun and laughter on the big screen.

Vishnu Vishal shares an exciting updateSharing the announcement online, Vishnu Vishal posted the caption exactly as: “Vishnu Vishal - July 3rd 2026 - Get ready for SEMMA ENTERTAINMENT in theatres #GattaKusthi2 First Look. My next with my dear @ChellaAyyavu.” The announcement quickly grabbed attention on social media, with fans expressing excitement over the sequel. Meanwhile, Vishnu Vishal also has other projects lined up, including ‘Irandu Vaanam’ with director Ramkumar . On the other hand, Aishwarya Lekshmi is busy with multiple projects in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema after her appearance in 'Thug Life.'


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