After a successful theatrical run earlier this year, the crime thriller ‘Vadh 2’ finally makes its way to OTT. Released on Netflix on April 3, 2026, Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta leading actors
‘Vadh 2’ digital rights and box office performance
According to OTT play, streaming platform Netflix has formally acquired the digital rights for ‘Vadh 2’, the spiritual sequel to the 2022 hit ‘Vadh’. Delivering strong box office, especially in the metros and among slow suspense fans, the film hit the theaters on February 6, 2026. Sticking to Bollywood’s standard eight-week post-theatrical window, it’s now OTT ready.
‘Vadh 2’ story and setting
Although based in a prison in Madhya Pradesh, Vadh 2 is its own story, not a direct sequel. The protagonist, Shambhunath Mishra (played by Sanjay Mishra), is a retired low-ranking guard who supplements his income by unofficially selling small batches of vegetables grown in the prison.Manju Singh (Neena Gupta), an inmate, has a polite and friendly relationship with Shambhunath. He has spent 28 years in prison for what he says is a double murder. Their peaceful routine is disturbed when Keshav (Akshay Dogra), a dangerous prisoner with political connections, suddenly goes missing. Officer Ateet Singh (Amitt K. Singh) investigates, uncovering corruption and old grudges. He wrote and directed this film Jaspal Singh Sandhu and has been praised for its stories and strong characters.
‘Vadh 2’ cast and crew
‘Vadh 2’ cast Sanjay Mishra as Shambhunath Mishra, Neena Gupta as Manju Singh. Kumud Mishra Prakash Singh as Superintendent, Amitt K. Singh as Inspector Ateet Singh, Shilpa Shukla Rajni as Sharma, and Yogita Bihani as Naina Kumari. Cinematography by Sapan Narula and Advait Nemlekar‘s background score adds to the film’s tense and grim prison atmosphere.