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.

After Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan were released this year, filmmaker Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar are gearing up for another collaboration. Their upcoming untitled project is reportedly a comedy-thriller, with Bhumi Pednekar finalised as the female lead opposite Akshay.