Overview

• Media reports attribute Dhawan’s reported departure to scheduling conflicts, with sources saying his dates are locked for Bhediya 2 until mid-2026.
• Producer Boney Kapoor has confirmed Diljit Dosanjh’s exit, calling it an amicable parting over dates.
• The team is evaluating new combinations and is expected to seek two male leads to join Arjun Kapoor.
• The production has not issued an official confirmation regarding Dhawan’s status.
• The sequel is framed as a reboot, with Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan not returning, and casting reportedly includes 10 female roles.