Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey are all set to reunite for the second time for the sequel of their hit OTT film Hasseen Dillruba. The same pulse-pounding saga of love, deceit and crime returns in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.

The tumultuous journey of ill-fated lovers Rani and Rishu unfolds on August 9, taking audiences on an exhilarating ride. Helmed by Jayprad Desai, penned and co-produced by Kanika Dhillon, the film also stars, Sunny Kaushal and Jimmy Shergill. With Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series Films at the helm, this sequel promises a whirlwind of romance, suspense, and unexpected twists in the signature style of the fictional Indian Pulp writer Dinesh Pandit.

Picking up where the first film Haseen Dillruba left off, the story follows Rani Kashyap and Rishabh Saxena as they seek a fresh start in the vibrant city of Agra. With authorities on their trail and drops of blood marking their path, their quest takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of Sunny Kaushal’s character, Abhimanyu, introducing a fresh layer of intrigue to the drama. The lovers find new enemies with Jimmy Shergill and many more who want to foil their plans of ‘happily ever after.’

In December 2023, Taapsee Pannu, Sunny Kaushal and Vikrant Massey wrapped up shooting for the sequel of Haseen Dillruba. At the announcement event, Taapsee said, “Hai toh sequel. Toh, continuation hota hai ek taarike se. Main yahi kahungi ke Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba ki Rani mein thora zyada pyaar hai, thori zyada himmat hai aur thora zyada pagalpan hai. Kyunki jo pagalpan ke hadh se na guzre woh pyar hee kya? Hosh mein toh rishte nibhaye jaatey hai (If there’s a sequel, it’s like a continuation. I’ll say this: in “Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba ki Rani,” there’s a bit more love, a bit more courage, and a bit more craziness. Because what’s love without a little madness? Relationships are built in consciousness).”

Director Vinil Mathew’s Haseen Dillruba was written by Kanika Dhillon. In the first part, Harshvardhan Rane also played a key part in the film. While the film received mixed reviews, Haseen Dilruba was one of the most-watched Hindi movies on Netflix in 2021.