From ‘3 Idiots 2’ to ‘Tumbbad 2’: 5 Bollywood sequels that have fans counting down the days

Bollywood is riding a sequel wave like never before, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. From much-awaited confirmations to surprise announcements, some of Indian cinema’s most loved franchises are gearing up for the next chapters. Be it the return of ‘3 idiots’, ‘Tumbbad’ or the laugh riots of ‘Golmaal’ and beyond, the line-up is shaping up to be a treat for movie lovers. Here’s a look at five series that have fans counting down the days.

The wait for “3 Idiots 2” is officially over, at least in terms of confirmation. Aamir Khan gave fans the green light they were waiting for, revealing that the sequel is already in the works. The actor said that the film promises “same humor with an unusual story”, while also noting that director Rajkumar Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi are still working on putting together the script.

Sohum Shah carved out a unique space for horror folklore in Indian cinema with his 2018 masterpiece Tumbbad, a film whose stature has grown over the years. It found a wider audience during its re-release in 2024, becoming the second highest-grossing release for an Indian film and cementing its status as a true classic. And now, the excitement is all over ‘Tumbad 2’.

The much-loved Hindi mystery series is all set to grow with Drishyam 3, which has been officially announced by its lead star Ajay Devgn. The film has already been released and is gearing up for a release on October 2 this year, giving fans a date to mark in their calendars. The ‘Drishyam’ franchise has built a huge following over the years, with both the original film and its sequel leaving audiences on the edge of their seats.

Akshay Kumar set the internet on fire last Christmas when he dropped the teaser of Welcome to the Jungle, the third installment of the beloved Welcome franchise, along with the news that filming has wrapped. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for the release date, and the wait is finally over. The makers have officially announced that June 26 is the theatrical release date of the film.

Rohit Shetty sent fans of the series into a frenzy in March this year when he officially announced ‘Golmaal 5’. The fifth installment of the hit comedy series is all set to reunite the beloved original cast, bringing back Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu, Tusshar Kapoor and Sharman Joshi for another round of raucous mayhem.