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Malamaal Weekly 2: Are Riteish Deshmukh and Priyadarshan no longer part of the film?
Updated On: 03 November, 2026 08:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Original director Priyadarshan and lead actor Riteish Deshmukh will not be returning for Malamaal Weekly 2, according to Variety India. While Priyadarshan has confirmed his exit, filmmaker Amit Joshi has reportedly been roped in to direct the sequel.

Priyadarshan and Riteish Deshmukh pic via Instagram
The sequel to the 2006 comedy Malamaal Weekly is reportedly undergoing a few changes behind the scenes. Original director Priyadarshan and lead actor Riteish Deshmukh will not be returning for Malamaal Weekly 2, according to Variety India. While Priyadarshan has confirmed his exit, filmmaker Amit Joshi has reportedly been roped in to direct the sequel.
Priyadarshan confirms exit from Malamaal Weekly 2
Speaking to Variety India, Priyadarshan confirmed that he would not be returning to direct the sequel. "I am not doing it. I have decided not to do any sequel," the veteran filmmaker said.


