Where to watch (MAD)² online in India
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(MAD)² OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 28 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 25 April 2025 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 28 days |
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
MAD Collection: all movies in order
- MAD (6 October 2023)
- (MAD)² (27 March 2025) · this movie
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's MAD Collection.
(MAD)² story (no spoilers)
(MAD)² picks up after Laddu's wedding turns into a disaster. He and his friends Manoj, Ashok and Damodar then travel to Goa for another wild adventure. The film mixes drama, romance and comedy as the group navigates the fallout from the wedding and the chaos of the trip. Kalyan Shankar directs this sequel in the MAD Collection, following 2023's MAD. Sangeeth Shobhan plays Damodhar "DD", with Narne Nithin as Ashok, Ram Nithin as Manoj and Vishnu Oi as Ganesh "Laddu". Sunil Varma appears as Maxx, and the tagline reads "THIS TIME, IT'S MAD MAXX." The tone stays light and buddy-comedy driven, with romance woven into the group's misadventures. At 127 minutes, the film is a U/A 13+ Telugu release that hit theatres in India on 28 March 2025 and arrived on Netflix on 25 April 2025.
Should you watch (MAD)²?
Watch it for
- The gang from MAD is back: Vishnu Oi as Laddu, Sangeeth Shobhan as DD, Narne Nithin as Ashok and Ram Nithin as Manoj lead the Goa trip.
- Kalyan Shankar returns to direct, continuing the MAD Collection after the 2023 original.
- The film blends Drama, Romance and Comedy, with music by Bheems Ceciroleo and S. Thaman.
- Sunil Varma joins as Maxx, and the tagline promises the sequel is "MAD MAXX."
Skip it if
- You haven't seen MAD (2023) and want the full context of the friend group's history.
- You prefer a tight 127-minute runtime without a wedding-disaster setup and a Goa trip detour.
- You're looking for a serious drama rather than a comedy-led sequel.
(MAD)² cast
Sangeeth Shobhanas Damodhar "DD"
Narne Nithinas Ashok
Ram Nithinas Manoj
Vishnu Oias Ganesh "Laddu"
Muralidhar Goudas Ganesh's Father
Sunil Varmaas Maxx
Satyam Rajeshas Police Officer
Subhalekha Sudhakaras Subhalekha Sudhakar
Jabardasth Ramprasadas Abdulla
Raghu Babuas Purushottam(MAD)² movie details
| Director | Kalyan Shankar |
|---|---|
| Writer | Kalyan Shankar, Pranay Rao Takkallapalli |
| Music | Bheems Ceciroleo, S. Thaman |
| Cinematography | Shamdat Sainudeen |
| Producer | Haarika Suryadevara, Sai Soujanya, Suryadevara Naga Vamsi |
| Release date | 28 March 2025 |
| Runtime | 2h 7m (127 minutes) |
| Original language | Telugu |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Telugu |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 13+ |
Parental guide: is (MAD)² family friendly?
Rated U/A 13+ in India; this is a general guide based on the comedy-drama genre and certification. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
(MAD)² official trailer
Our verdict
If you liked MAD (2023), this sequel brings the same friend group back for a Goa-set follow-up with Sunil Varma added as Maxx. The 127-minute runtime and U/A 13+ rating make it a manageable watch for teens and up. It's now on Netflix in India, so you can catch up without a theatre trip.
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RaakaasaFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch (MAD)² online in India?
(MAD)² is streaming on Netflix in India. It arrived on the platform on 25 April 2025.
When did (MAD)² release in theatres?
(MAD)² had its release date on 27 March 2025, with the theatrical release in India on 28 March 2025. It is a Telugu-language film.
Who is in the cast of (MAD)²?
The cast includes Sangeeth Shobhan as Damodhar "DD", Narne Nithin as Ashok, Ram Nithin as Manoj, Vishnu Oi as Ganesh "Laddu", Muralidhar Goud as Ganesh's Father, Karthikeya Samala as Shiva, Ravi Anthony as Anthony Rodriguez and Sunil Varma as Maxx.
What is the runtime and certificate of (MAD)²?
(MAD)² runs 127 minutes and is rated U/A 13+ in India.
In what order should I watch the MAD Collection?
The MAD Collection release order is MAD (2023) first, then (MAD)² (2025). (MAD)² is the second film in the franchise.
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