'Bhagam Bhag 2' MAJOR casting change: Manoj Bajpayee REPLACES Govinda in sequel; Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal get retained

Bollywood is capitalizing on the nostalgia feeling by making sequels of old iconic films, and the latest on the list is 'Bhagam Bhag'. A second installment of the movie, which is one of the cult comedies, is on the cards. However, the latest development around the film will shock the millennials due to its casting. Let's learn more about it in detail.

Manoj Bajpayee to replace Govinda in 'Bhagam Bhag 2'

The trio that made 'Bhagam Bhag' iconic was Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal; however, according to the Variety India report, the makers have got Manoj Bajpayee on board for the film. Well, that is not the issue, but the actor will be replacing Govinda in the movie. As the news has surfaced recently, the netizens are yet to react to this new development. Govinda's comic timing was one of the key factors due to which the audience loved the film.




The sequel will be directed by Raaj Shaadilyaa with a similar storyline about mistaken identities. The original film was helmed by Priyadarshan.

More about 'Bhagam Bhag 2'

Meenakshi Chaudhary will be the female lead opposite Akshay Kumar. The makers are yet to finalize the actress who will play the love interest of Manoj Bajpayee. However, nothing has been made official as of now. The film will go on floors next month in Mumbai.

More about 'Bhagam Bhag'

Directed by Priyadarshan and written by Neeraj Vohra, the film featured Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. It also starred Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Jackie Shroff, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, Razak Khan, and Asrani.

The film was released in theaters on December 22, 2006. While the movie received mixed reviews from the critics, it was a commercial success at the box office. Over the years, the film achieved cult classic status among the audience.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”