Following the success of Kalidas, which was widely acclaimed as one of Tamil cinema’s finest thriller films, Kalidas 2 has now earned a significant international recognition. The film has been selected as one of the seven Indian films screened at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF 2026), regarded as one of Asia’s largest and most prestigious film festivals.
Held in Shanghai, China, from June 12 to 21, the festival featured special screenings across various theatres in the city until June 28. Bringing together filmmakers, producers, distributors, critics, and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, the festival showcased a record seven Indian films this year. Among them, Kalidas 2 stood out as the only film from South India, marking a proud achievement for both its makers and the Tamil film industry.
Both Kalidas and Kalidas 2 have been directed by Sri Senthil. The sequel stars Bharath in the lead role, with Ajay Karthi playing a pivotal character. The film also features Sangeetha, Bhavani Sre, and Aparnathi in prominent roles.
The film’s music has been composed by Sam C.S., while Suresh Bala handled the cinematography and Bhuvan Srinivasan served as the editor. Aravind Anand contributed as the additional screenplay writer.
Kalidas 2 has been jointly produced by Five Star Senthil and Dr. N. Yogeswaran under the banner of Sky Pictures. Upon its theatrical release, the film received widespread appreciation from both audiences and critics.
Its selection for screening at the Shanghai International Film Festival is being regarded as a significant recognition of the film’s artistic merit and technical excellence. This international milestone has drawn the attention of global cinema audiences and represents yet another proud chapter in the growing global journey of Tamil cinema.
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