05 June,2026 03:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Naga Chaitanya on Dhootha 2 sets (Pic/X)
Actor Naga Chaitanya is set to return with the second season of the acclaimed thriller series Dhootha, but this time he has taken on an additional responsibility. At the launch of Dhootha 2 in Hyderabad, the actor announced his debut as a producer, marking a significant new chapter in his career.
On Friday, the second chapter of the popular web series Dhootha was launched with a grand pooja ceremony at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Sharing pictures from the launch event on his social media timelines, actor Naga Chaitanya wrote, "Auspicious beginnings as I step into the second chapter of Dhootha and my first step as a producer. Onwards and upwards. Here's to the magic ahead. #Dhootha2"
Actress Priya Bhavani Shankar also shared pictures from the launch event on her social media timelines and wrote, "Back with the people. The Gods have been informed (smiley face). And thank you, Nagarjuna garu, for gracing the occasion and adding that extra bit of warmth to the day. @chayakkineni @par_vathy @thisisvikramkumar @srinidhi4488 @annapurnastudios @primevideoin @northstarentertainmentofficial #Dhootha2."
Telugu star Nagarjuna, who graced the occasion, clapped the clapboard for the first shot of the series and wished the team huge success.
For the uninitiated, the first chapter of Dhootha, which streamed on Prime Video, was a huge success. It was directed by Vikram Kumar and featured Naga Chaitanya, Prachi Desai, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead roles.
The story of the series revolves around a journalist called Sagar (played by Naga Chaitanya), whose life takes a thrilling turn after he unravels dark secrets behind newspapers predicting tragedies. He becomes a murder suspect and has to race against time to clear his name and solve the enigma while facing dangerous twists. The series was hailed as a roller-coaster ride filled with suspense and thrills.
While the first chapter was produced by Sharrath Marar, this time around, Naga Chaitanya has also joined as one of the producers.
Naga Chaitanya was last seen in a leading role in the Telugu romantic action thriller Thandel alongside Sai Pallavi. Looking ahead, he will next headline Vrushakarma. Directed by Karthik Varma Dandu, the film also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead.
