The Tamil film 96, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha, is widely regarded as one of the best Tamil films ever made and has earned its place as a cult classic. Released in 2018, the film's success has led to discussions about a sequel.

Director Prem Kumar, who is currently busy with Mezhaiyagan and he revealed that he is currently working on the script for the follow-up. He mentioned that the script is complete and has already been shared with Vijay Sethupathi’s wife.

Prem Kumar initially had no intention of working on a sequel to 96. However, he eventually found himself developing the plot and finishing the story. The realization of the sequel will depend on the decisions of Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha, as their availability and schedules are crucial for the project's progress.

Vijay Sethupathi’s wife has expressed enthusiasm for the script, and a meeting between Prem Kumar and Vijay Sethupathi is expected to take place soon. The film’s production will hinge on these upcoming discussions and the coordination of their schedules.

96 was produced by Madras Enterprises, with music composed by Govind Vasantha. The film was later remade in Telugu as Jaanu, featuring Sharwanand and Samantha in the lead roles. Prem Kumar also directed the Telugu remake, which was produced by Dil Raju. The film was average at box office.