First Ray Films unveils the teaser poster of the much-awaited action thriller Hyena 2: The Monkey BusinessMarking a special moment for the franchise and its creator. The announcement coincides with actor-director Anshuman Jha’s birthday, making the reveal a celebration of the film and a personal milestone for the actor.
Anshuman Jha unveils the teaser poster of Lakdabagha 2: The Monkey Business; Diwali 2026 release announced
The film focuses on the endangered Celebes crested macaque, a rare primate from Indonesia, also known as the ‘Yaki monkey’ of North Sulawesi.
With the teaser poster drop, the makers have officially announced the film’s worldwide theatrical release for Diwali 2026, positioning the sequel as one of the big action spectacles of the festive season. A high profile film festival will be organized between June-November before the film’s worldwide release.
Director:Anshuman Jha Hyena 2: The Monkey Business The story continues of Kolkata-based Arjun Bakshi – the animal-loving vigilante who will once again go the distance to save the voiceless creatures from cruelty and exploitation – this time in the jungles of West Java, Indonesia. Expanding the universe beyond India, the sequel ventures into Southeast Asia to tackle the global issue of wildlife trafficking.
Blending intense mayhem with a strong environmental message, the film builds on the spirit of the first installment, which introduced audiences to a unique action hero motivated not by vengeance, but compassion for animals.
Along with Anshuman, the film also stars Sarah Jane Dias, Adil Hussain, Vikram Kochhar and international martial arts star Sunny Pang, who was last seen with Tom Hardy. cataclysmWith diverse global artists including Dan-Chupong ong-bakStrengthening the franchise’s ambition to create an action story that crosses boundaries while highlighting urgent ecological issues.
Speaking about the announcement, Jha shared, “This film is extremely personal to me. Lord Hanuman has inspired me since I was a child – he represents strength, loyalty, courage and service to me. This film is not just a sequel. hyena 1. It’s a short cinematic prayer to Lord Hanuman, an art of never giving up and a humble tribute to the extraordinary animals who share this planet with us. And this project reflects his belief that humanity’s relationship with nature should be based on respect and responsibility. I truly believe and stand by the mantra that being normal is a superpower.”
Hyena 2: The Monkey Business It is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release in Diwali 2026.
