Cinema enthusiasts, hold on to your seats! The eagerly-anticipated sequel to the 2005 blockbuster comedy “No Entry,” optimistically titled “No Entry Mein Entry,” is poised to make a grand entrance, bridging a two-decade gap with its comedic predecessors. Helmed by the maestro of laughter, director Anees Bazmee, the upcoming film is slated to commence shooting next year, with fresh faces taking up the mantle from the original trio.
Twenty years seem like an eternity in the film industry. Nevertheless, the sequel to “No Entry” is not just a continuation but a laugh-filled evolution, with Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, and Diljit Dosanjh stepping into double roles, dishing out double the entertainment and inevitable confusion.
For those who enjoyed the original antics of Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan in the 2005 hit, the sequel promises to carry forward the comic legacy with a brand-new spin. While some fans may have been anticipating the original cast’s return, the torch has been passed to a new generation of actors. The new leads are ready to inject their unique charm and wit into an otherwise nostalgic framework.
Boney Kapoor, the producer behind this ambitious project, in conjunction with director Bazmee, solidified the script back in 2019, yet the journey to production has been fraught with delays, largely due to the challenges of casting and scheduling. Now, the gears are in motion, and the film’s production is setting a brisk pace toward its new reality.
Insiders close to the project divulge that early conversations revolved around the original cast reprising their roles, but this vision has since given way to a fresh creative direction. The power-packed trio of Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh will be filling the rather large shoes of the 2005 film’s leads. This sequel, however, is anything but a retread of the original narrative. It promises to be an entity of its own, with an entirely different setting and featuring fresh character dynamics. The decision to have the protagonists in dual roles is a strategic comedic masterstroke designed to elevate the film’s humor quotient.
But what of the supporting ensemble, specifically the leading ladies? The answer remains tantalizingly out of reach for now, as director Bazmee’s current commitments to “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” take precedence. Nevertheless, casting for the female roles is projected to gain momentum following the release of the horror-comedy. Previously, there were whispers of an all-star lineup of ten actresses joining the cast—a stellar list rumored to include the likes of Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, Disha Patani, and Rashmika Mandanna. However, as the nature of filmmaking often demands, script adjustments have been made, leading to a reshuffling of the speculated cast list.
Bazmee will be finalizing the female leads by the end of this year and aims to set the production wheels in motion by early 2025. With a breath of anticipation, producer Boney Kapoor is targeting a 2025 release, marking two decades since the original film’s debut.
“No Entry Mein Entry” seeks to be more than just a follow-up—it aspires to recapture the joyous spirit of its precursor while charting a course of its own. In a cinematic landscape often critiqued for a lack of originality, this sequel is boldly choosing to play both a familiar tune and a distinct, rib-tickling symphony all at once. The industry, along with its audience, eagerly awaits the dazzling mix-ups and hearty guffaws that are hallmarks of the “No Entry” film series. As Varun, Arjun, and Diljit join forces for this ensemble comedy extravaganza, one thing seems certain: laughter is set to double, and the trademark confusion is bound to reach new heights, or rather, double depths!
