Blackia 2 is a 2023 Punjabi-language action crime drama film directed by Navaniat Singh and starring Dev Kharoud, Japji Khaira, Aarushi Sharma, and Sukhi Chahal. It is a sequel to the 2021 film Blackia, which was a critical and commercial success.
Plot
Blackia 2 picks up where the first film left off, with Blackia (Dev Kharoud) now a successful businessman and living a peaceful life with his wife, Simran (Japji Khaira). However, their happiness is short-lived when Blackia’s past comes back to haunt him.
A rival gang leader, Rana (Sukhi Chahal), is determined to destroy Blackia and everything he has worked for. Rana kidnaps Simran and threatens to kill her if Blackia doesn’t give up his business.
Blackia is forced to go back to his old ways in order to save his wife. He must use all of his skills and cunning to defeat Rana and save Simran.
Cast
- Dev Kharoud as Blackia
- Japji Khaira as Simran
- Aarushi Sharma as Blackia’s sister
- Sukhi Chahal as Rana
- Samuel John
- Yaad Grewal
- Lucky Dhaliwal
- Paramveer Singh
- Kumar Ajay
Crew
- Director: Navaniat Singh
- Producer: Mona Ohri, Vivek Ohri
- Music: Desi Crew
- Lyrics: Gill Raunta
- Cinematography: Harmeet Singh
- Editing: Rohit Dhiman
- Action: K Ganesh
- Choreographer: Mehul Gadani
Release
Blackia 2 was released in India on August 25, 2023. It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of the lead actors and action sequences, while others criticizing the film’s predictable storyline and runtime.
Despite the mixed reviews, Blackia 2 was a commercial success, grossing over ₹50 crore at the box office.
Comparison to other Punjabi action films
Blackia 2 is similar to other Punjabi action films in that it features a protagonist who is forced to use violence to protect his loved ones. However, Blackia 2 also differs from other Punjabi action films in that it is more focused on the crime drama aspects of the story.
Some other Punjabi action films that are similar to Blackia 2 include:
- Khalnayak (2016)
- Daaka (2022)
- Chhalle Mundiyan (2021)
Blackia 2 is a well-made film that is sure to appeal to fans of Punjabi action films.