The ‘Undertaker’ buries box office competition, raking in over 700 million baht

The success of the film The Undertaker has caught the attention of many, with the film grossing over 700 million baht. This spin-off from the Thai Ban universe has generated significant buzz, particularly as fans eagerly await the potential sequel.

The Undertaker has been in theatres for 46 days and is nearing the end of its run. Director Thiti Srinuan, known as Tongtae, recently posted on his Facebook page about the prospect of a sequel, tentatively titled The Undertaker 2.

“Do you think there is an afterlife?

“I was just playing with ideas and writing a script. Initially, I didn’t plan to make a second part, but as I wrote, I found many stories I wanted to tell. It’s getting exciting.”

Tongtae also mentioned that he had fun experimenting with poster designs, even using AI for assistance.

The post quickly garnered a large number of comments from fans and fellow artists.

Notably, renowned Thai singer Burin Pathumrat declared he wanted “to be in it.”

In response, Kong Huai Rai humorously replied, “No Burin allowed.”

Other notable singers also joined the conversation.

Nook Thanadon commented, “I want to see it,” while Nek Naruepol, another main character in The Undertaker, said, “Looking forward to your imagination.”

The post has resonated widely, accumulating over 12,000 shares and 2,400 comments, reported KhaoSod.

Fans are excited about the possibility of The Undertaker 2 and are eagerly discussing the potential for new stories and characters.

In related news, in a dazzling showcase at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Thai films have captured the interest of international buyers, offering a promising boost for Thailand’s film and tourism industries.

The Thai government heralds this as a new era of global recognition and economic expansion. Yupa Taweewattanakitbovorn, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Culture, announced that the films The Undertaker, Death Whisperer, and Lahn Mah, which have collectively grossed over 1.5 billion baht in Thailand, are generating substantial buzz at Cannes.

The festival, running until May 25, provides a prime platform for these films to gain international traction.