Yatra 2, a biopic of late Andhra Pradesh CM YS Rajasekhara Reddy, is all set to hit theaters on February 8, 2024. As the movie is just a few days away from its theatrical release, fans are abuzz with excitement. Meanwhile, the recently dropped trailer has already delivered goosebumps among the cine lovers. In addition, it is the second installment of the Yatra franchise.
So, let’s dive into everything you need to know before the release of Yatra 2.
Yatra 2: cast, plot details, runtime, and more
Directed by Mahi V Raghav, Yatra 2 is based on the real-life incidents and challenges faced by the late former CM of Andhra Pradesh, YS Rajasekhara Reddy. It is the continuation of the narrative set in motion in Yatra (part 1), released in 2019. In this sequel, Mammootty is reprising the role of YSR, the 14th CM of Andhra Pradesh. Furthermore, Yatra 2 also features Jiiva, who portrays the role of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, son of YSR and the 17th CM of Andhra Pradesh.
Additionally, Yatra 2 digs into the political events in Andhra Pradesh from 2009 to 2019. The movie will primarily concentrate on various political events, including Padayatra accomplished for the welfare of the people and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s electoral victory in 2019.
Check the trailer below:
Besides, Mammootty and Jiiva, Yatra 2 also features Ketaki Narayan, Suzanne Bernert, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Ashrita Vemuganti, among others, are in supporting roles. Moreover, the film has been produced by Shiva Meka under the banners of V Celluloid and Three Autumn Leaves. The music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, while the cinematography is handled by R Madhie.
Aside from this, the total runtime of this movie is 2 hours and 12 minutes. As per BookMyShow, around 24.8K audience (as of writing) are interested in watching Yatra 2. In addition, the movie has also received a ‘U’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Jiiva’s Yatra 2 theatrical and OTT release date
As mentioned earlier, Jiiva’s Yatra 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on February 8, 2024. Meanwhile, fans are also curious to know about its OTT release date and platform. As Yatra is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, there is a good possibility that Yatra 2 will also make its digital debut on the same platform.
However, the official confirmation by makers regarding the same is awaited. As per the recent trends, the OTT release of the film is scheduled after 5-6 weeks of its theatrical run. So, viewers have to wait for its OTT release till further announcement.
Recently, director Mahi V Raghava said that he is waiting for the verdict of the audience and also eagerly waiting to see how the movie is received by the audience. He further clarifies that the movie explores the incidents from 2009 to 2019 of YS Jagan Mohan. Additionally, he clarified that the Congress party is not targeted in Yatra 2, and it focuses only on the main events of YS Jagan’s life struggle.
Mahi V Raghava further clarifies the rumors regarding the free ticket after its release. He said (originally in Telugu), “there is no truth in the news that Yatra 2 will be shown for free after its release. The film is made with money, no one worked for it free of cost. So, we are not in a position to show the movie for free. One should have to buy a ticket to watch the movie.”
Overall, it will be intriguing to see how the audience will react after its theatrical release.
