Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Bollywood's Sequel Strategy Under Scrutiny Amidst Recent Flops
Bollywood is having trouble with its sequels.
After the pandemic, many sequels were planned, but some have not done well.
Trade experts and audiences are not pleased with some recent releases.
Experts feel that the success of a sequel hinges on good storytelling.
Familiarity can bring in viewers initially, but a weak story leads to failure.
New movies are more appealing, and audiences are searching for fresh stories.
The Hindi film industry has around 50 sequels planned for release in 2025 and 2026.
Many sequels have underperformed, disappointing trade experts.
The post-COVID strategy of relying on familiar brands is not working anymore.
Industry experts suggest that poor storytelling is the main problem.
Audiences are searching for fresh stories.
- Who
- Bollywood filmmakers and industry experts
- What
- Sequels are underperforming, raising concerns for the future of the Hindi film industry.
- When
- Recent times, post-pandemic
- Where
- Bollywood
- Why
- Due to poor writing and planning, and audience fatigue.
- Sequels Planned
- Approximately 50
- Release Years
- 2025 and 2026
- Sequels Mentioned
- Dhadak 2, Son of Sardaar 2, War 2, Andaaz 2, Baaghi 4, Welcome to the Jungle, Pati Patni Aur Woh 2, Don 3, De De Pyaar De 2, Krissh 4
- Successful Sequels Mentioned
- KGF: Chapter 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Drishyam 2
- War 2 Opening
- ₹29 crore
- War 2 Budget
- ₹400 crore
- War 2 Total Earnings
- ₹185 crore