Akshay Kumar to Reunite with Govinda and Paresh Rawal for 'Bhagam Bhag 2'; Acquires Rights for Sequel

In 2006, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal came together for the first time in the hit comedy Bhagam Bhag, directed by Priyadarshan. The film, which was a box-office success, quickly became a cult classic, with its iconic moments and memorable dialogue delivery becoming popular fodder for memes. Now, nearly two decades later, Pinkvilla has learned that Akshay Kumar is set to revive the beloved franchise with Bhagam Bhag 2, bringing back the dynamic trio for another round of hilarious mayhem.

According to sources close to the development, Akshay Kumar has acquired the rights for Bhagam Bhag from Shemaroo, as he intends to make Bhagam Bhag 2 in the-near-future. “Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag & Garam Masala are three of the most special films for Akshay Kumar and he has already sorted out the franchise rights for Hera Pheri and Bhagam Bhag. Akshay has acquired the rights of this Priyadarshan-directed comic caper, and has put the sequel in the writing stage with a fresh set of writers,” revealed a source close to the development.

The source further added that Akshay is looking to reunite with the OG duo of Govinda and Paresh Rawal for Bhagam Bhag 2. “Three comic legends in the same film will be a treat for cinema-going audience, and the idea is to crack a script that does justice to the legacy of their work in the past. The scripting work has just started, as the germ of an idea for Bhagam Bhag 2 is already in place. Akshay will be collaborating with another producer on the film and the details have been kept under wraps for now."

If all goes according to plan, Bhagam Bhag 2 will go into production by the end of 2025, with a planned release in 2026. A director will be brought on board once the script is finalized.

As for Akshay Kumar, the actor is currently busy filming Housefull 5 and will soon begin work on Welcome to the Jungle and Bhooth Bangla. He is also preparing for the release of Jolly LLB 3, which is set for April 2025.