Revisiting Nivin Pauly's 'Action Hero Biju' as actor confirms sequel
What's the story
Nivin Pauly recently delighted fans with the unexpected announcement of the long-awaited sequel to his 2016 blockbuster, Action Hero Biju. The Malayalam action-comedy gained praise for its authentic portrayal of police procedures at a time when police action dramas were becoming monotonous. Now, fast forward eight years, Abrid Shine—the director of the original film—is set to take the reins for the sequel. Let's take a nostalgic look back at this 2016 hit.
Announcement
Part 2 of 'AHB' rolling soon: Pauly's announcement post
Taking to his X/Twitter account, the actor stated, "It's been eight years since Action Hero Biju hit the screens. Since then, the love and appreciation for the film have been so heartwarming and welcoming." "Today, we're beyond excited and thrilled to unveil the long-anticipated Part 2 of AHB. Rolling soon..." Notably, the follow-up marks the third collaboration between Pauly and director Shine, after working together on Action Hero Biju and Mahaveeryar (2022).
Twitter Post
Take a look at the announcement post here
It's been 8 years since #ACTIONHEROBIJU hit the screens.Since then,the love and appreciation for the film has been so heartwarming and welcoming. Today,we're beyond excited and thrilled to unveil the long-anticipated part 2 of #AHB!
— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) February 4, 2024
Rolling soon…
#AHB2 #AbridShine pic.twitter.com/LmgqoS4MYM
Plot
Recap: What was 'AHB' all about?
The film centers around sub-inspector Biju Poulose (Pauly) and fellow officers, who tackle petty to major—all sorts of complaints. Biju becomes emotionally invested in some cases, while in others, local politicians attempt to wield their political influence to hinder the case. Throughout, Biju utilizes his intelligence to track down the culprits. Toward the end, a voiceover emphasizes, "Biju is not a superhero but one of the many dedicated cops in the state."
Soundtracks
Jerry Amaldev's compositions elevated film's narrative
The film's soundtracks garnered widespread attention, with compositions by Jerry Amaldev, marking his return after a 20-year hiatus. Rajesh Murugesan was responsible for the background score, while Santhosh Varma and BK Harinarayanan penned the lyrics. The film's album comprised four tracks, including the folk song Muthe Ponne Pinangalle, sung and composed by Aristo Suresh, who also portrayed a drunkard in the film. The song gained immense popularity on social media.
Upcoming projects
Meanwhile, quick look at Pauly's upcoming projects
Besides Action Hero Biju 2, Pauly has an impressive lineup of movies for 2024. The actor will appear in Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai, which recently premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival and received praise from viewers. Pauly also has Thaaram, an action-comedy entertainer, and Malayalee from India, helmed by Jana Gana Mana (2022) director Dijo Jose Anthony.