Bollywood filmmakers are doubling down on franchises, eyeing sequels and “threequels” as surefire box‑office triumphs. Riding a wave of nostalgia and proven IP, the industry now has nearly half a dozen follow‑ups in active development, ensuring audiences get more of their beloved characters and worlds.
Among the titles already confirmed are Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2, Queen 2, and Kahaani 3—continuations of three of the last decade’s most talked‑about films. To these have now been added the sequels to Luka Chuppi, Garam Masala, and the fantasy blockbuster Brahmāstra. Fans have clamored for these follow‑ups for years, and studios are finally moving from rumor to writing room.
Brahmāstra Part 2 – Dev, the next chapter in Ayan Mukerji’s epic trilogy, was one of the first to be confirmed. Mukerji, who is currently wrapping production on War 2 (starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR), has assembled a fresh team of writers—veteran dialogue writer Rajat Arora is on board alongside a separate group polishing the screenplay. Filming is slated to begin in the second half of 2026, once Mukerji completes War 2 and preps his upcoming Dhoom 4, which is rumored to reteam him with Ranbir Kapoor.
Casting details for Brahmāstra 2 remain under wraps beyond the return of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan. The roles of Dev and Amrita—central to the sequel’s mythic love story—will be announced once the script is locked and the creative team finalizes character arcs.
As Bollywood leans heavily into franchise filmmaking, these six sequels mark a strategic shift toward building long‑running cinematic universes. From quirky comedies to grand mythological sagas, producers are banking on established IP to drive both domestic returns and pan‑India appeal. With Ayan Mukerji juggling three massive projects back‑to‑back, the next few years promise to redefine how Hindi cinema tells its biggest stories.
