Sarah Jane Dias’ Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business Heads to Cannes Film Festival 2026

As global attention slowly begins turning towards the Cannes Film Festival, Indian action thriller Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business is already creating early buzz with its upcoming showcase at the prestigious international platform. Led by Sarah Jane Dias alongside Anshuman Jha, the film is set to be presented at Cannes 2026 as part of First Ray Films’ ambitious global slate.

Positioned as one of the studio’s biggest upcoming theatrical projects, Lakadbaggha 2 is aiming to take Indian action cinema onto a larger international stage. The film’s presence at Cannes marks a major milestone for the franchise, which first gained attention for blending gritty martial arts action with themes surrounding animal rights and environmental consciousness.

Sarah Jane Dias plays a central role in the sequel, which expands the story beyond India into the forests of Indonesia, where the narrative revolves around a global wildlife trafficking network. The actress joins a cast that includes Adil Hussain, Sunny Pang, Dan Chupong, and Vikram Kochhar.

Industry conversations around the film have intensified after reports confirmed that Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business will be showcased during Cannes Film Festival 2026, giving the project global industry visibility ahead of its theatrical release later this year. The Cannes showcase is expected to place the film in front of international buyers, distributors, and festival programmers as Indian genre cinema continues expanding its footprint worldwide.

Directed by Anshuman Jha, who also reprises his role as vigilante Arjun Bakshi, the sequel promises larger scale action, international martial arts talent, and a stronger emotional core rooted in wildlife protection. The film has already been positioned as one of the key titles from First Ray Films’ upcoming slate being unveiled internationally at Cannes.

With Indian films increasingly finding recognition on global platforms, Lakadbaggha 2 arriving at Cannes signals another step toward mainstream Indian action stories entering international conversations. For Sarah Jane Dias, the film also marks a significant global showcase moment as the actress becomes one of the faces representing the project at one of cinema’s biggest stages.