Vadh 2's Neena Gupta Explains Why Sequels Don't Work In Hindi Cinema; Shares Thoughts On Dhurandhar 2 – EXCLUSIVE

Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra have been receiving a lot of love and praise for their performances in their latest film, Vadh 2. Directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vadh 2 was released on February 6, 2026, in theatres, and it has been getting positive responses from the masses. The lead actors of the suspense thriller had an exclusive interaction with Times Now’s Group Editor-In-Chief, Navika Kumar, where they shared their thoughts on the film, sequel culture, struggle stories and so on. Neena Gupta explained why the sequels don’t work in Bollywood. The veteran actress also shared her thoughts on Dhurandhar 2.

Neena Gupta On Sequel Culture In Bollywood

During a candid conversation with us, Neena Gupta confessed that sequel culture is rising in Bollywood. According to her, filmmakers try to encash the success of the first installment for their next one by adding new elements to part 2. However, the majority of the sequels made in Bollywood failed miserably at the box office. According to Neena Gupta, Vadh 2 is a sequel to Vadh, but the story is completely different. The makers have kept the lead pairs the same and delivered a different story to the audience. She considered it a brilliant idea by the director to execute in the second installment.

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When asked about the sequel culture in Bollywood, Neena said, “I have seen directors mostly fail to create the same kind of magic in the sequels. The reason for this is that people's expectations are often high. They expect the same thing, but the director concluded the story in his mind.”

Neena Gupta On Dhurandhar 2

The entire nation is waiting for Dhurandhar 2. The first installment of the Ranveer Singh starrer turned out to be the highest-grossing film in Hindi cinema. The second part – Dhurandhar: The Revenge – is scheduled to be released on March 19, 2026.

While the fans are eagerly waiting for it, Neena Gupta is still curious to know how the makers shot part 2 before the release of the first installment. When asked about Dhurandhar 2, the Badhaai Ho actress said, “I don't know much about Dhurandhar. I don't know what they thought about the film's sequel while making it.”

About Neena Gupta

Neena Gupta has been working in the film industry for more than 40 years now. She started her career in theatre and eventually started working in films and TV shows back in the 80s. After working in the industry for more than 3 decades, Neena shot to fame with the film Badhaai Ho, starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role. After the success of Badhaai Ho, Neena acted in several movies and web series.