After Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar To Be Replaced In Singh Is Kinng Sequel

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif starrer Singh is Kinng released in 2008 is one of OG comedy films of Bollywood. As per latest buzz, action comedy is finally getting back on big screen with a sequel, 12 years after its original release. Filmmaker Shailendra Singh has alrey begun working on follow-up. However, re are rumours that ar Bollywood actor might replace Akshay Kumar in film. If se rumours turn out to be true, this would be second major franchise, following Bhool Bhulaiyaa, that Akshay Kumar lost out on due to underperforming films.

Singh Is Kinng makers confirm sequel

In a recent interview with Miday, Singh Is Kinng producer Shailendra Singh confirmed news saying, "I have started working on Singh Is Kinng 2. I will begin production in October 2025, aiming for a 2026 release." When asked about motivation behind sequel, producer explained that current trend is focused on sequels and remakes. He also mentioned that final title of film might eir be Singh Is Kinng 2 or Singh Is Kinng Returns.

ditionally, Shailendra revealed that le will t be named Happy Singh, as in first film, and a completely new character will be introduced.

Akshay Kumar will t be part of Singh Is Kinng 2

Shailendra also discussed who he wants to see as main character who will replace Akshay Kumar. He said that Ranveer Singh is his first choice and he has approached his team. "Ranveer's energy, bubbly and fun are perfect for character. Also, Ranveer has never played a Sardar before," Shailendra said. Apart from Ranveer, Diljit Dosanjh will be his second choice. first part, Singh Is Kinng, was directed by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3 fame Anees Bazmee and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. With this change, Akshay Kumar loses yet ar cult franchise.

Previously, Akshay was replaced by Kartik Aaryan in Bhool Bhulaiyaa sequels, but both films failed to connect with audiences, lacking Akshay's unique comic style and original storyline's charm. w, it will be a real challenge for makers to live up to audience's expectations for ar of Akshay’s iconic films without him.