‘Dostana 2’ to ‘Hungama 2’: 7 Bollywood sequels to look forward in 2021

Sequels have a way of charming the audience back to the theatres, and not just for nostalgia's sake. There's a certain novelty in continuing a story that started out as a one-film idea. While now some films are planned as a franchise, more often than not, it is the success of a film that prompts the makers into spinning another one with the same characters or along the same lines. While some such experiments fall flat on their faces, others result in even better films than the first one. The year 2021 will see a lot of sequels release in theatres and it might just be the need of the hour. Take a look:

The 2018 release Badhaai Ho, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Sanya Malhotra and Gajraj Rao turned out to be a hit because of its unconventional storyline. The sequel ‘Badhaai Do’ will feature Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles and will be based on a similar theme. Shoot for the film is currently underway in Dehradun and it is expected to release this year itself.

Back in 2008, Tarun Mansukhani’s ‘Dostana’ starring Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, had the audience doubling over in laughter with it’s fresh take on life, love and relationships. The upcoming sequel ‘Dostana 2’ helmed by Collin D’Cunha brings Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor and debut actor Lakshya together.

John Abraham who played patriot Virendra Rathod in Satyameva Jayate is all set to reprise his role in the sequel. Fans have great expectations from the sequel to the original that had wooed the box office. The film shoot has been on in full swing in Lucknow. Helmed by Milap Zaveri, Satyameva Jayate 2 also features Divya Kumar Khosla, and is all set to release on May 12, 2021.

After the zombie comedy ‘Go Goa Gone’ turned out to be a surprise hit at the ticket windows, the makers announed ‘Go Goa Gone 2’ with Saif Ali Khan, Vir Das, Kunal Kemmu and Anand Tiwari in key roles. The film is slated to release in March.

Back in 2005, ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ starring Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan, was a massive hit. Now Rani is teaming up with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Saif Ali Khan and Sharwari Wagh for ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’, which is being directed by Varun Varma.

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan's psychological-thriller ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ took everyone by a surprise with its storyline. Directed by Priyadarshan and Anees Bazmee, the movie did well at the box office too. Now it's getting a sequel which will feature Kartik Aaryan, Tabu and Kiara Advani in lead roles.

‘Hungama 2’ is a sequel to the Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal, and Aftab Shivdasani-starrer that released in 2003. Helmed by Priyadarshan, the sequel will feature Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Meezaan Jaffrey and Pranita Subhash in pivotal roles.