2025 marks a significant year for Bollywood franchises, with filmmakers increasingly relying on sequels and franchises due to their popularity and audience appeal.
Franchise Frenzy: Bollywood’s New Wave
Franchise films have become a staple in Indian cinema, blending genres and offering a cinematic extravaganza with grand storytelling and breathtaking locations.
Some of the most entertaining sequels and franchise that Bollywood has churned out –
The Dhoom franchise was a massive hit, combining high-octane action, thrilling bike stunts, and a charismatic lead.
Rajkumar Hirani’s films Munnabhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munnabhai starred Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi.
Bollywood’s Blockbuster Blueprint
The Hera Pheri franchise starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal became a cult classic with hilarious comedy.
The Franchise Formula: A Winning Recipe
Hera Pheri 3 is reviving with Priyadarshan as director. Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty will reprise their roles, with Sanjay Dutt joining the cast.
Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal series became a cult comedy franchise, entertaining audiences with insane fun and laughter.
From Solo Hits to Franchise Hits
Aashiqui 2 broke records and surpassed the original, becoming a massive hit with its music and cementing its place as one of Hindi cinema’s best sequels.
Dabangg and Dabagg 2 – Both sequels to become a franchise with Salman Khan’s brand in itself . His home production opened with the highest grossing in the first week of its release. A sensational blockbuster which gave him a new identity , an iconic police officer . The songs in the film were a success too .
Tanu Weds Manu and Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Several Bollywood franchises have seen sequels outperforming the originals, including Tanu Weds Manu, Baaghi, Heropanti, Murder, Judwaa, and Mardaani series.
Dedh Ishqiya released in 2014 was the stand-alone sequel to Ishqiya released in 2010.
The Don franchise includes:
Movie (upcoming) – Ranveer SinghThe two installments were released in 2006 and 2011.
Don (1978) – Amitabh Bachchan
Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011) – Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood’s Biggest Bets: The Franchise Era
Welcome series of sequels and franchise, Hungama and Hungama 2 , Race and Race 2 and Race 3 , Jism and Jism 2, Sarkar Raj and Sarkar Raj 2 and Sarkar 3 , Dhamaal, Double Dhamaal and Total Dhamaal by Fox Star Studios, once upon a Time in Mumbai and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara by Balaji Motion Pictures, Student of the Year and the Student of the Year 2 by Dharma Productions.
Gangs of Wasseypur 1 and 2 via Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Grand Masti series by Maruti International , Ragini MMS and 2 by Balaji Motion Pictures , Kya Kool Hain Hum , Kya Kool Hain Hum 2 and Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum by Balaji Motion pictures . Raaz – The Mystery continues , with 2 and in third installment by Vishesh Films, Sadak and 2 by Vishesh Films, Pyaar Ka Punchnama installment 1 and 2 by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures , Dhoom Bollywood were in trilogies with three installments. to name among many more .
Franchise Fever: Captivating Audiences Nationwide
Franchises like Pushpa and Stree have broken records with their sequels, highlighting the success of franchise strategies in appealing to younger audiences.
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