Mumbai, Nov. 3 -- The sequel to the 2006 comedy "Malamaal Weekly" will have a new creative team, with original director Priyadarshan and lead actor Riteish Desmukh opting out of the project.
"I am not doing it. I have decided not to do any sequels," Priyadarshan confirmed.
The 69-year-old filmmaker reiterated that he was not associated with the project, making it clear he would not return to direct a follow-up to the original film.
Released in 2006, "Malamaal Weekly," a comedy written and directed by Priyadarshan, featured an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh, Arbaaz Khan, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film emerged as a commercial success at the box office.
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