MUMBAI: Bhushan Patel, who recently stirred 1920 - Evil Returns has been selected to direct Ragini MMS 2, the sequel of Ekta Kapoor‘s Ragini MMS that released in 2011.

Confirming the same, Balaji Motion Pictures CEO Tanuj Garg says, "What started off as a humble experimental film has turned into a huge franchise. We took a leap of faith in signing Bhushan even before his first release. Given the film‘s impressive film‘s box office performance, it was the right decision in hindsight."

Patel said, "To add to the excitement of delivering a hit, is the opportunity of directing another hit franchise for the Balaji banner. I am looking forward to Ragini MMS-2."

Balaji Motion Pictures head of acquisition and distribution Girish Johar said, "We have signed Bhushan Patel to direct our Ragini MMS 2 with Sunny Leone. We loved the promos of 1920- Evil Returns. For a debut director, Bhushan has done a great job in the film. We are confident that he will do justice to Ragini MMS 2."

Ragini MMS 2 is expected to be a supernatural and horror film too.

The original movie, directed by Pawan Kripalani, featured Kainaz Motivala and Raj Kumar Yadav. In the sequel, Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone will add spice.