Ten years ago, Priyanka Chopra’s production house took a chance on a small Marathi family drama set in a hospital waiting room. It went on to win three National Awards. Now she’s going back for more.
Priyanka announced Ventilator 2 on Instagram to mark 10 years of her banner, Purple Pebble Pictures. Here’s everything we know so far, and why the original is worth a watch before the sequel arrives.
| Film | Ventilator 2 |
| Language | Marathi |
| Director | Rajesh Mapuskar |
| Producers | Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dr Madhu Chopra, Rajesh Mapuskar |
| Banners | Purple Pebble Pictures, Magij Pictures |
| Release | 2027 |
| Cast | Not announced yet |
| Announced | November 2026 |
What Priyanka Said
In her Instagram post, Priyanka wrote: “10 years ago, with @purplepebblepictures, I decided I want to tell stories that mean something.” She described Ventilator as “one of those very important stories to us at the company”.
The film is being produced by Priyanka, her mother Dr Madhu Chopra and director Rajesh Mapuskar, under Purple Pebble Pictures and Magij Pictures.
What Was Ventilator (2016) About?
Set during Ganesh Chaturthi, Ventilator follows the large Kamerkar family, who gather at a hospital after their elderly relative Gajanan is put on a ventilator. As they wait, long-buried disagreements come out. It’s a family drama full of humour, warmth and a lot of truth about how families really behave.
The film starred Ashutosh Gowariker, Jitendra Joshi, Sulabha Arya, Viju Khote, Satish Alekar and Achyut Potdar, with a special appearance by Priyanka herself.
Ventilator’s National Awards
Ventilator won three National Film Awards: Best Director for Rajesh Mapuskar, Best Editing and Best Sound Mixing. It was also Purple Pebble Pictures’ very first project, which makes the sequel announcement on the company’s 10th anniversary especially fitting.
Purple Pebble Pictures at 10
Over the last decade, Priyanka’s banner has backed films and projects including Paani, Firebrand, The Sky Is Pink and The White Tiger. The company was set up to champion stories from different parts of India, and Marathi cinema has been a big part of that.
Will Priyanka Act in Ventilator 2?
Nothing has been announced. Priyanka had a special appearance in the first film, so fans are hoping for at least a cameo, but for now she’s confirmed as a producer only. We’ll update this post when the cast is revealed.
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FAQs
When will Ventilator 2 release?
The film is set for a 2027 release.
Who is directing Ventilator 2?
Rajesh Mapuskar, who directed the original.
What language is Ventilator 2 in?
Marathi.
How many National Awards did Ventilator win?
Three: Best Director, Best Editing and Best Sound Mixing.
Who produced Ventilator?
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Purple Pebble Pictures.
