Tena Desae, Dev Patel, Richard Gere at Best Marigold Hotel NYC premiere

The sequel to 2012 sleeper hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel hits US screens on March 6.

After the star-studded London premiere of their film ahead of its theatrical release in the UK, the team of The Second Best Marigold Hotel turned up for its US premiere on March 3.

Take a look at the arrivals:

Actress Tena Desae cuts a striking picture in a slinky black and white number.

Dev Patel flashes his smile for the cameras.

Richard Gere, who joins the original cast in the sequel, looks dapper in his black jacket.

Dame Judi Dench, who plays one of the central characters named Evelyn Greenslade in the film, arrives for the premiere.

Veteran British actor and cast member Bill Nighy poses for pictures.

Director John Madden arrives.

Writer Ol Parker, who also worked on the original, returns with the sequel.

Parker is married to English actress Thandie Newton.

Cast member Celia Imrie shows off her electric blue Herve Leger gown.

Model J Alexander attends The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre.

Veteran musician Sting's wife Trudie Styler.

Photographs: Paresh Gandhi/Rediff.com