My Friend Ganesha 2, the sequel to one of the most popular animated features of last year, is ready and scheduled for an August 22 release. And the director says that it has more westernised Ganesha.

"The first part was a hit among children. The westernised Ganesha infatuated them. In the sequel, the Ganesha has been given a more modern look and he speaks English fluently. Now, please don't ask me to reveal the plot," said director Rajiv Ruia, who also directed the first one.

Baba Arts Limited has produced the film and Shringar Films will release the movie worldwide.

One of the highlights of My Friend Ganesha II is the bhangra pop singer and actor Mika who features in the film.

"When the song was being picturised on a street in Mumbai, a crowd of about 5,000 onlookers gathered there. Many of the children from the crowd joined in the procession and that made the scene look real," said Ruia.

Ajhai Acharya of Baba Arts Limited says that the popularity of My Friend Ganesha inspired him to make part two.

"The movie has been telecast 53 times on TV since its release in July last year. That itself is a proof of the fact that the concept was hit among children," he said.

Besides the animated Ganesha, the cast of My Friend Ganesha II includes Master Ali, Harsh Chhaya, Bhairavi Goswami, Suhasini Mulay, Sulbha Deshpande and Upasana Singh.