Dulquer Salmaan teases ‘Kurup’ sequel as film releases on Netflix

Actor Dulquer Salmaan has shared a video suggesting the sequel to his latest hit ‘Kurup’ is in the works. The announcement came as the movie was released on Netflix last week. The video hints that the hunt for the wanted criminal Kurup, who now goes by the name Alexander, will continue. The movie had released a month ago in theatres to mixed reviews. The film, however, managed to throw a surprise by becoming a hit in terms of theatrical collection.
The movie earned Rs 50 Crore from its worldwide ticket sales within three days of its release, making it Dulquer’s career-best opening. The movie is inspired by real-life criminal Sukumara Kurup, who has been a fugitive of the law for nearly four decades now. In the big-screen adaptation of the crime, which has become sort of an urban legend in Kerala.
Dulquer plays the criminal mastermind who fakes his death to solve his financial troubles through insurance money. Directed by Srinath Rajendran, ‘Kurup’ also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Indrajith Sukumaran, Shine Tom Chacko, Sunny Wayne and Bharath Niwas.