Boney Kapoor He caused a stir in the industry about a year and a half ago when he announced that he was developing a sequel to the 2005 blockbuster comedy “Keep Out.” The media was quick to congratulate him and the atmosphere around him was very positive. At the time, Hindi cinema was riding high on the franchise and sequel bandwagon, and Boney’s announcement seemed like a sure winner.
‘No entry 2 ‘Hiring a great director and a whole new cast
Anais BazmiHaving directed the original film, he was doing very well after the success of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ and was one of the most popular directors in the industry at that time. He reportedly signed a large sum of money to be a part of the sequel, which is titled “No Entry Mein Entry.” In terms of cast, original stars Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan were replaced Varun DhawanDiljit Dosanjh and Arjun Kapoor.
Diljit’s exit brings the first wrench in No Entry 2’s production
However, things started to fall apart when Diljit decided to quit the project. By then, Boney and his team were said to have spent considerable sums on location scouts in India and abroad. It is known that when Boney traveled, he rarely did so with a small group.
‘No Entry 2’ reveals Boney Kapoor’s taste for luxury
According to the Free Press Journal, Boney is one of those who admires luxury. He always made sure that wherever he went, he was noticed. He always believed in doing things with style. He will travel first class/business class with a personal assistant and a large crew accompanying him, even for location shoots in India or overseas.
Varun Dhawan’s box-office woes add to No Entry 2’s woes
The film ran into more trouble when Varun’s box office status became uncertain. The patriotic films “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari” and “Hain Jawani To Ishik Hona Hai” released in January this year severely damaged his image. Varun decided to exit Boney’s film quietly and alone. In a casual chat with media persons, he said: “I need time to think. Not sharing any career updates at this time. “
Arjun Kapoor’s comeback complicates ‘No Entry 2’
As Arjun Kapoor looks to make a strong comeback on the big screen after a long absence, he needs to have credible and popular co-stars by his side to give his career the boost it needs to revive. As his father, Boney understood this better than anyone. But this is where things get tricky. Reports suggest that the “Keep Out 2” sequel has burned around Rs 30 crore in Boney’s pocket, but for all this outlay, the film has little to show for it.
No Entry 2 remains a promising project, but is mired in uncertainty
For now, No Entry Mein Entry remains a highly anticipated project, but its theatrical release is still uncertain. Audiences who loved the original film have yet to receive any concrete assurances on when or if the comedy sequel will be released.