Nikhil Siddharth’s much-awaited film ‘Karthikeya 2’, which was supposed to hit the screens on July 22, has now sealed a new release date.

Written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the supernatural mystery thriller will have a grand release on August 12 in multiple languages across the world. The movie team announced the same by sharing an intriguing poster, which sees the Kirrak Party actor showing his hand to a hissing snake opposite him.

TG Vishwa Prasad and Abhishek Agarwal have backed the movie under People Media Factory and Abhishek Agarwal Arts banner. Coming out as the sequel to the 2014 film Karthikeya, the film has Anupama Parameswaran playing the female lead. It also has Anupam Kher Srinivas Reddy, Viva Harsha, Aditya Menon, among others in key roles.