{"id":450148,"date":"2026-01-31T19:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T19:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/450148\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T19:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T19:35:09","slug":"priyadarshan-to-direct-bhoot-police-2-without-saif-ali-khan-arjun-kapoor-report-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/450148\/","title":{"rendered":"Priyadarshan to direct Bhoot Police 2 without Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor: Report : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan is reportedly set to direct the sequel to the 2021 horror-comedy Bhoot Police, with significant changes to its cast and production approach. According to industry reports, Priyadarshan has been brought on board with a substantial fee of Rs 21 crores to lead the project, underlining confidence in his creative vision for the franchise\u2019s next chapter.<\/p>\n

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Priyadarshan to direct Bhoot Police 2 without Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor: Report<\/p>\n

Sources familiar with the development told entertainment portal Pinkvilla that while Bhoot Police 2 will maintain the core blend of humour and supernatural elements that defined the first film, it will not feature the original leads \u2014 Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor. \u201cWhile the sequel retains the core idea of a horror-comedy, the casting will see a complete refresh. Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor will not be returning for the second instalment,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe idea is to reinvent the franchise with a new duo. The makers are looking at two actors \u2014 one senior and one junior \u2014 to create an interesting combo. It\u2019s a proper horror-comedy, staying true to the genre but with more of a theatrical treatment,\u201d the insider added.<\/p>\n

Bhoot Police, directed by Pavan Kirpalani, originally starred Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and Yami Gautam. The film garnered attention for its light-hearted take on ghost-hunting and became popular among audiences on OTT platforms following its 2021 release.<\/p>\n

Priyadarshan, known for his work on films such as Hera Pheri, Hungama and Hulchul, is also juggling multiple projects including Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, both slated for 2026 releases. Bhooth Bangla \u2014 featuring Akshay Kumar \u2014 has already locked its theatrical date and marks a reunion between Kumar and the director after more than a decade.<\/p>\n

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