India, April 11 -- After Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei, filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is back with his second work of the year, Killbill Society, a sequel to his 2013 flick Hemlock Society. As the film releases in theatres on April 11, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks to Srijit on the film, casting and his upcoming projects... Excerpts

Q. How would you describe your run in the films in early 2025 in view of the critical acclaim, box office success and the Filmfare Award?

A. It's a very productive phase which I think started from X=Prem that led people to start saying they were getting the vibes of OG Srijit Mukherji. Then came 2023 when Dawshom Awbotaar where serial killing and Hindu mythology were blended for the biggest blockbuster ...