Diljit Dosanjh Leaves No Entry 2's Cast as Boney Kapoor Confirms the Movie

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Known for the 2005 hit No Entry, the film’s sequel has its share of controversies, as Diljit Dosanjh has dropped out of the project due to prior commitments. Boney Kapoor has acknowledged the issue and stated that the matter was handled with mutual understanding. 

The sequel is directed by Anees Bazmee and also stars Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, who will be taking lead roles. The friendly decision to separate was primarily Discovery's other commitments, including Dosanjh's "Aura Tour," which will not allow for the production schedule to fit with the shooting schedules.  


Scheduling Conflicts and a Mutually Acceptable Decision 

The opening dates of the final film were not in alignment with its timeline, and the Aura Tour for Australia and New Zealand, and the tour per se, from October 26 to November 13, 2025.  The corresponding reference, Kapoor said, "We parted on good terms; the dates did not match our needs." The team is looking for a replacement for Dosanjh prepare as the nepotism is cutting into the budget even more.

Obstacles in Production and Changes in Casting

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From the beginning, the sequel has encountered issues, the primary one being the failure to reunite the original cast: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan. Kapoor felt disappointed over the matter of the sequel and said, "We waited for almost 8–10 years, but somehow things didn’t happen." 

The rest of the cast members will be decided shortly, but for the moment, the plan is to lock in Tamannaah Bhatia and Aditi Rao Hydari as the lead actresses. On the other hand, director Anees Bazmee is a bit optimistic. He thinks that his many changes in the cast are completely “normal” and “are very well accepted by the over viewers.”

The Effect on the Industry and Upcoming Movies

Without a doubt, Diljit Dosanjh’s absence and his being off on international tours put a spotlight on the challenge of balancing concert and movie dates. Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan’s Border 2 is also still waiting in the wings. One matter that is still open is the search for the lead of No Entry 2. 

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It appears that there is still a requirement for the rest of the cast before the team-up. There is no confirmed production date for the sequel as of yet, but as per Kapoor's statement, it seems a Punjabi movie with Dosanjh is in the works, which is a step closer to it.

The Entertainment Industry's Scheduling Dilemma

Diljit Dosanjh's exit from No Entry 2 made evident the scheduling issues within the entertainment industry. The cast and crew are also trying to reboot the nostalgic comedy to make it more interesting, but the downtime can stall the project. The team is struggling to resolve these issues, while fans are eagerly awaiting the new schedules and updates on the cast. 

Even as the producer Boney Kapoor attempted to solve the issues, it was decided that Dosanjh would civilly leave the project. The follow-up film with Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor as leads is now under the direction of Anees Bazmee.