The critically acclaimed Indo-Australian movie collaboration “My Melbourne” is gearing up for its second installment, bringing collectively one other stellar lineup of Indian filmmakers to proceed the undertaking’s mission of cultural bridge-building by cinema.

Following the March 2025 launch of the primary “My Melbourne” — which featured segments directed by Rima Das, Onir, Imtiaz Ali, and Kabir Khan — Thoughts Blowing Movies has revealed that Rajkumar Hirani, Anjali Menon, Shoojit Sircar, and returning helmer Onir will direct the upcoming second chapter.

The unique “My Melbourne” anthology movie tackled themes of id, gender, race, sexuality, and incapacity, incomes vital reward throughout India and Australia.

“The success of ‘My Melbourne’ has been overwhelming and deeply fulfilling,” mentioned Mitu Bhowmick Lange, CEO of Thoughts Blowing Movies and the artistic power behind the undertaking. “It has confirmed that tales advised with authenticity and coronary heart can transcend borders. We’re honored to have among the most acclaimed filmmakers of Indian cinema lend their voice and imaginative and prescient to the second version. This undertaking continues to be a celebration of inclusivity, collaboration and creativity between India and Australia’s the undertaking has given us the chance to work with rising creatives from underneath represented communities.”

The brand new director roster brings collectively a few of Indian cinema’s most socially aware voices. Hirani, the filmmaker behind beloved hits just like the “Munna Bhai” sequence and “3 Idiots,” expressed enthusiasm for the cross-cultural storytelling alternative.

“I’m really excited to be a part of a undertaking that makes use of cinema to discover numerous human experiences whereas connecting two vibrant cultures,” Hirani mentioned. “‘My Melbourne’ affords a uncommon alternative to inform a narrative that’s intimate, common, and culturally resonant.”

Menon, identified for her nuanced portrayals of household dynamics and relationships, together with “Bangalore Days” and “Koode,” sees the undertaking as aligned together with her storytelling sensibilities. “The themes and intention behind ‘My Melbourne’ align deeply with the type of tales I really like to inform — ones that construct empathy and produce folks nearer,” she mentioned. “I’m thrilled to collaborate on this journey of storytelling throughout continents.”

Sircar, whose filmography contains socially aware works like “Pink” and “Piku,” emphasised the common nature of native storytelling. “Storytelling is aware of no boundaries,” he famous. “‘My Melbourne’ is a significant initiative that reminds us how tales rooted in native contexts can have world significance. I’m grateful to be a part of this cross-cultural cinematic dialogue.”

Onir, getting back from the primary movie, added, “Coming again for the second chapter of ‘My Melbourne’ is like returning to a narrative that’s nonetheless unfolding. The chance to work with new themes and voices, whereas persevering with a journey I deeply consider in, is really rewarding.”