Bollywood is cashing in on nostalgia by making sequels to old iconic movies and the latest to add to the list is ‘Bhagam Bhag’. The second installment of the film, which is one of the cult comedy, is coming soon. However, the latest developments surrounding the film will shock the millennial generation due to its casting. Let us know about it in detail.
‘Manoj Bajpayee will replace Govinda’Bhagam Part 2 ‘
The trio that made ‘Bhaagam Bhaag’ iconic was Akshay Kumar, Govinda and Paresh Rawal; However, as reported by Variety India, the makers have roped in Manoj Bajpayee for the film. Well, this is not the case but this actor will replace Govinda in the film. As the news has recently come out, netizens have not yet reacted to this new development. Govinda’s comic timing was one of the major factors due to which audiences liked the film.
The sequel will be directed by Raj Shadilya with a similar story about mistaken identity. The original film was directed by Priyadarshan.
More about ‘Bhaagam Part 2’
Meenakshi Chaudhary will be in the female lead opposite Akshay Kumar. The makers have not yet finalized the actress who will play Manoj Bajpayee’s love interest. However, nothing has been made official yet. The film will go on floors in Mumbai next month.
More about ‘Bhagam Bhaag’
Directed by Priyadarshan and written by Neeraj Vohra, the film starred Akshay Kumar, Govinda and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. It also featured Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Jackie Shroff, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, Razak Khan and Asrani.The film was released in theaters on 22 December 2006. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, it was a commercial success at the box office. Over the years, the film achieved cult classic status among audiences.