Manoj Bajpayee joins the cast of 'Bhagam Bhag 2'! Will he replace this actor from the first film? Shooting will begin soon..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 07 Feb, 2026
Bollywood is currently witnessing a continuous trend of making sequels to old cult films. Following this trend, a sequel to the 2006 cult comedy film 'Bhagam Bhag' is also in the works. The film has been the subject of much discussion for some time now, and reports suggest that it will go on floors this year. Meanwhile, a major update regarding 'Bhagam Bhag 2' has emerged, with a significant claim being made about the film's cast.

Manoj Bajpayee to replace Govinda
According to a report by Variety India, a major change has been made to the cast of 'Bhagam Bhag 2'. While Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal are returning for the sequel, Manoj Bajpayee might replace Govinda. Variety India's report states that the filmmakers have cast Manoj Bajpayee, who will be taking Govinda's place in the film. This news has recently surfaced. Govinda's character in 'Bhagam Bhag' was highly appreciated, and his comedic timing is generally well-liked. Whether replacing Govinda with Manoj Bajpayee will be effective remains to be seen after the film's release. Currently, no official information regarding the cast of 'Bhagam Bhag 2' has been released by the makers.
Raj Shandilya to direct
According to the reports so far, the sequel will be directed by Raj Shandilya, and its story will also be based on a case of mistaken identity. 'Bhagam Bhag' was directed by Priyadarshan. Meenakshi Chaudhary will be seen as the lead actress opposite Akshay Kumar, while the search for the actress opposite Manoj Bajpayee is still underway. However, no official announcement has been made yet. Reports suggest that the film's shooting will begin next month in Mumbai.
Priyadarshan directed 'Bhagam Bhag'
Speaking of 'Bhagam Bhag', the film, directed by Priyadarshan and written by Neeraj Vora, starred Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal in lead roles. The film also featured Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Jackie Shroff, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, Razak Khan, and Asrani in important roles. Released in theaters in 2006, the film received mixed reviews from critics, but it was a box office success. Over time, the film has now attained the status of a cult classic comedy among audiences.
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