Mr. Bones 2: Back From The: Past

It grossed approximately $4.9 million , breaking South African records for a local opening by earning over $0.6 million in its first weekend.

is a 2008 South African comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr and starring Leon Schuster . It serves as a prequel-sequel to the 2001 hit Mr. Bones , focusing on the titular character's ancestor. Production Overview Release Date: 27 November 2008 Director: Gray Hofmeyr Writers: Leon Schuster, Gray Hofmeyr Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past

It remains one of the most commercially successful South African films, contributing to the franchise that eventually released a third installment, Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones , in 2022 . It grossed approximately $4

The pair is magically transported 130 years into the future to . There, they navigate a "fish-out-of-water" scenario as they encounter technology and social norms of 2008. They are assisted by a woman named Reshmi , while evading her greedy fiancé, Kerrit, who wants the valuable gem for himself. Key Cast Leon Schuster Tongayi Chirisa Hekule (The King) Leeanda Reddy Kaseran Pillay Kunji Balanadin / The Spirit Meren Reddy Critical and Audience Reception Bones , focusing on the titular character's ancestor

The story begins in 1879, following , the King of Kuvukiland, who becomes possessed by a mischievous spirit after receiving a cursed gemstone from a dying man. Mr. Bones, the tribal witch doctor, determines that to cure his king, they must return the stone to its rightful home.

Reviewers were often critical of the film's slapstick nature and cultural depictions , but producer Anant Singh noted that the film was "vindicated by the audience" who responded enthusiastically.