Over the last few years, even as the fate of Bollywood movies struggled through the pandemic and failed to bring in the audience, few movies became so big that we could not have enough of them. Thanks to sequels, fans can watch their favourite titles, and the makers can build a successful franchise out of these hit movies. We have listed these upcoming Bollywood movie sequels which are some of the most anticipated movies for the second half of 2024.
Sequels in Bollywood are not new. For decades, they have served as evidence and tribute to the original film’s impact and success. On that note, the second half of 2024 is packed with upcoming Bollywood movie sequels — from action-packed franchises to heartwarming tales of romance and even horror comedies, there’s something for everyone. The anticipation around these sequels is palpable, as we cannot wait to see what’s next for the most beloved characters in the recent past.
These upcoming Bollywood movie sequels not only capitalise on the success of their original movies but also explore new stories within a known framework and setup. This leads to carrying on unfinished narratives, introducing new characters and creating a thriving franchise. Some of the movies on this list are more than a decade old, which adds to the excitement even more. Let’s take a detailed look at all the highly-awaited movie sequels.
Upcoming Bollywood movie sequels to look forward to in the second half of 2024
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Stree 2 – 15 August 2024
Directed by: Amar Kaushik
Cast: Tamannaah Bhatia, Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee
Probable plot: Set in the fictional town of Chanderi, Stree 2 will reportedly carry ahead the plot of its prequel. In Stree, the story is chronicled around a female spirit who kidnaps men at night and leaves their clothes behind. The story goes about how it isn’t safe for men to step out alone at night — a clear juxtaposition of how women aren’t safe when they step outside at odd hours in today’s age and time.
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Singham Again – Diwali 2024
Directed by: Rohit Shetty
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jackie Shroff, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor.
Probable plot: We don’t know a lot regarding the storyline of the third instalment in the Singham franchise, but Shetty has introduced two new characters. Deepika Padukone will feature as the cop Shakti Shetty and Tiger Shroff as ACP Satya. Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh will also star as Singham, Sooryavanshi, and Simmba respectively, thus making a medley in Shetty’s cop universe.
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 – 12 November 2024
Directed by: Anees Bazmi
Cast: Triptii Dimri, Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Vijay Raaz
Probable plot: The plot is currency under wraps as shooting for the movie is still on. But from social posts and pictures, we know that Kartik Aaryan will reprise his role as Rooh Baba. A Radio Mirchi report also stated that this movie will have one of the biggest Bollywood dance sequences to date, with 1,000 dancers. This will be the title track, marking Aaryan’s entry in the movie.
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Dhadak 2 – 22 November 2024
Directed by: Shazia Iqbal
Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Probable plot: Karan Johar had shared a post on Instagram announcing the movie with the caption, “Yeh kahani hai thodi alag kyuki ek tha raja, ek thi raani, jaat alag thi, khatam kahani.” It translates to – this is a different story. It starts with a king and a queen, but their story has to end because they belong to different castes. Even though the caption doesn’t give away much, we know what to expect from the story.
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Metro… In Dino – 29 November 2024
Directed by: Anurag Basu
Cast: Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen Sharma, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher
Probable plot: A report by NDTV quoted Anurag Basu, who said, “Metro…In Dino is a tale of the people and for the people! The storyline is very fresh and relevant as I look forward to collaborating with amazing artists who bring that essence of contemporary aura with them.” So, we can expect a similar setting as its prequel, with completely new stories.
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Welcome to the Jungle – 20 December 2024
Directed by: Ahmed Khan
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Suniel Shetty
Probable plot: According to IMDb, the story revolves around the notorious criminal Raj Solanki, who is on the run. Police officers Jay Bakshi and Sandhya are on a mission to hunt him down. But in a twist of events, Jay finds out that Raj Solanki is an important person in his life, and that leads to more complications.
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Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba – TBA
Directed by: Jayprad Desai
Cast: Vikrant Massey, Taapsee Pannu, Sunny Kaushal
Probable plot: According to Free Press Journal, the plot has been revealed in the film’s official statement. Rishi and Rani are living in Agra, in disguise and the city is facing a calamity. A barrage has broken amidst heavy floods, and Rishi and Rani are trying to escape it to begin their life from scratch. Will they be able to escape?
Directed by: Raj Kumar Gupta
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Vaani Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Ashish Gokhale
Probable plot: The storyline of the movie has not been disclosed yet, but a TOI report states that Devgn will be playing the role of a senior income tax official, Amay Patnaik. The film is currently in post-production.
Image: Courtesy IMDb
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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