No Entry, the 2005 romantic comedy starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan, has earned its place as a cult classic in Bollywood. Fans have eagerly awaited news of its sequel, No Entry 2, and the buzz surrounding the project continues to grow. Director Anees Bazmee has now shared a fresh update, teasing fans with an exciting glimpse of the preparations underway for the film’s production.
Anees Bazmee Shares Sneak Peek From Greece
Anees Bazmee took Instagram to share a series of photos from Greece, marking the beginning of preparations for the madness that No Entry 2 promises to bring. The pictures feature Boney Kapoor, the producer of the film, and DOP Manu Anand. Bazmee captioned the post, “Plotting new adventures in Greece with the producer Boney Kapoor ji and DOP Manu Anand ji! Prepping for the madness that’s #NoEntry2.” Fans flooded the comments with excitement, with one expressing, “Without Salman Khan, No Entry is nothing to watch,” while another wrote, “Loved BB2 and 3 as well… please plan BB4.”
In an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, Boney Kapoor shed light on the changes in the cast for No Entry 2. While the original film featured a stellar ensemble, including his brother Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor revealed that they would not be retaining the original star cast for the sequel. Despite waiting for an extended period to finalize the cast, he respected the individual reasons behind the decision of the original stars not returning.
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Kapoor also shared that the film would begin shooting in June or July 2025, with a targeted release date of October 26, 2025, coinciding with Diwali. He emphasized the film’s immense potential, stating that those who have heard the plot believe No Entry 2 could surpass the original in terms of its appeal and elements. “It has all those elements. Unfortunately, we cannot repeat the same star cast. I waited long enough, but everybody had their own reasons and I respect those reasons. So, it has been freshly packaged now,” Boney Kapoor explained.
Anil Kapoor’s Discontent Over The No Entry 2 Casting Choices
In a twist to the story, it has been reported that Anil Kapoor is upset with his elder brother Boney Kapoor regarding the casting decisions for No Entry 2. The reasons for Anil’s discontent remain unclear, but it’s evident that the casting choices have stirred some tension between the two. The situation continues to unfold as fans eagerly await further updates on the highly anticipated sequel.
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No Entry 2 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films in Bollywood, with new faces like Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Arjun Kapoor taking center stage, alongside the challenges and excitement surrounding the fresh packaging of the sequel.