Bollywood Sequels That Were Cancelled

Jul 28, 2024

Bollywood Sequels That Were Cancelled

Introduction

  • Trend in filmmaking: making sequels when original movies donтАЩt succeed.
  • Mention of movies with no direct connection yet getting sequels, e.g., Hero Panti 2.
  • Objectives: List Bollywood movies that had sequels planned but got cancelled.

Bombay Velvet

  • Directed by Anurag Kashyap.
  • Originally a dream project of Kashyap, faced many hurdles:
    • Initially planned as a low-budget film but ended up with a bigger budget.
    • Script written by Kashyap, aimed to showcase the politics and underworld of Bombay.
    • Despite anticipation, the movie was trolled and flopped at the box office.
    • Over time, it received some recognition as an underrated film.
  • If it had succeeded:
    • Plans for a sequel to connect with Bombay Saga.
    • The storyline was supposed to lead to the Nanavati murder case film, later adapted into Rustom.
    • RaghavтАЩs character was to be introduced but got canceled due to the film's failure.

No Entry

  • A hit film from 2005 directed by Anees Bazmee.
  • Sequel was in the pipeline but faced issues like right disputes among production houses.
  • Delay in script completion impacted casting availability.
  • Salman Khan expressed interest in participating but rights issues were complex.
  • Initial plans for No Entry sequel involved a wide cast including Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor but faced multiple hurdles including scripting issues.

Munna Bhai Series

  • Consists of two hit films, Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
  • A promotional teaser for Munna Bhai Chale America was released but never turned into a proper film.
  • Challenges included Sanjay Dutt's imprisonment affecting production.
  • Various scripting issues brought disagreements among team members delaying the third installment.
  • Amidst public demand, the third movie hasn't progressed without a good script.

Agent Vinod

  • The 2012 reboot didnтАЩt succeed commercially despite a strong cast.
  • Director Shriram Raghavan expressed interest in making a sequel but faced financial and interest challenges.
  • The changing landscape of Indian cinema adds complexity to potential sequels.

Partner

  • A hit comedy film starring Salman Khan and Govinda released in 2007.
  • Despite success, Partner 2 has not been officially announced.
  • Problems due to creative differences on the script and a friendship rift caused by professional politics.
  • Both actors would benefit from a successful sequel to boost their careers.
  • Fans are eagerly awaiting updates on this potential sequel.

Conclusion

  • Sequels often have a contentious and complicated path in Bollywood, influenced by multiple factors.
  • Audience interest remains, and many films have a potential for sequel stories that never materialized.
  • Comments encouraged from viewers on sequels they want to see.

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