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Kartik Aaryan's Love Aaj Kal 2, Alia Bhatt's Sadak 2 & more Bollywood sequels that went wrong

From Alia Bhatt's Sadak 2 to Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3, Bollywood has seen some sequels that failed to meet audience expectations. Despite big stars and hype, these films lacked strong plots and fresh entertainment. Here are 5 of the worst Bollywood sequels ever made.

Muskan Verma | May 20, 2025, 01:41 PM IST

1.Love Aaj Kal 2

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The 2020 remake of Love Aaj Kal tried to recreate the magic of the 2009 hit but didn’t quite succeed. Despite a fresh cast the film struggled with a confusing narrative and lacked the emotional depth.

 

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2.Housefull 4

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Housefull 4 tried to mix reincarnation with humor but ended up being a chaotic mess. Though Akshay Kumar pulled some weight at the box office, the film's weak writing and cringe-worthy jokes couldn’t save it from being one of the weakest in the franchise.

 

3.Sadak 2

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Sadak 2 was a critical and commercial flop. Despite praise for Sanjay Dutt’s performance, the film was criticized for its outdated plot, weak direction, and underwhelming performances by Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur.

 

4.Dabangg 3

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Salman Khan returned as Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg 3, but the movie's back-and-forth storytelling and weak antagonist didn’t click with fans. 

 

5.Heropanti 2

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Starring Tiger Shroff, Heropanti 2 was all style and no substance. The film lacked a gripping plot and failed to live up to the expectations set by the original. With poor reviews and disappointing box office numbers, it’s one of the worst sequels in recent years.

 

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