With about ten anticipated releases scheduled for the next six months, Bollywood is preparing for a surge in sequels. Notable films in the works include Rohit Shetty's Singham Again and Kartik Aryans Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Industry insiders predict that these sequels will cost a substantial 700 crore.
Trade analysts point out that because of the devoted following that already exists for the original films, releasing sequels frequently guarantees a successful box office debut. They do, however, warn that if the sequels fall short of the caliber and popularity of their predecessors, this tactic could also backfire. A follow-up ran the risk of diminishing the reputation that its predecessors had painstakingly worked so hard to establish to the point of blandness. Numerous popular first movies have not done well in follow-ups, according to history.
The first half of 2024 hasn't seen many huge hits in Bollywood, and several films haven't even recouped their production costs. Analysts hope that the upcoming sequels, including Pushpa 2, Singham Again, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, will perform well and restore Bollywood’s box office fortunes. These films, known for their previous successes, are expected to continue their strong performance, potentially crossing 300–400 crores and contributing positively to the industry’s box office performance.
Sequels can vary in form, including spin-offs that develop new stories from existing characters or spiritual sequels that share themes with previous films but are not direct continuations of the original story.
Bollywood set for sequel boom: 10 Upcoming films including 'Singham Again','Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' and more
Bollywood is set for a sequel boom with around ten films, including Rohit Shetty's Singham Again and Kartik Aryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, costing 700 crores.
