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After Vaani Kapoor replaces Ileana D'Cruz in Raid 2, here's a look at other actresses who were replaced in their own sequels

With Vaani Kapoor replacing Ileana D'Cruz in Raid 2, here are other Bollywood sequels where the original actresses were replaced, showing how casting often changes with the story.

Rishika Baranwal | May 02, 2025, 03:19 PM IST

1.Ileana D'Cruz: Replaced in Raid 2

Ileana D'Cruz: Replaced in Raid 2
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Ileana played Ajay Devgn’s wife in Raid. In Raid 2, however, Vaani Kapoor was brought in as the new female lead, marking a fresh on-screen pairing for the sequel.

 

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2.Nushrratt Bharuccha: Replaced in Dream Girl 2

Nushrratt Bharuccha: Replaced in Dream Girl 2
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Nushrratt starred in Dream Girl but for Dream Girl 2, Ananya Panday was cast opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. Nushrratt expressed feeling disappointed, as she wasn't even approached for the sequel.

 

3.Kajal Aggarwal: Replaced in Singham Returns

Kajal Aggarwal: Replaced in Singham Returns
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Kajal featured opposite Ajay Devgn in Singham. For the sequel, Singham Returns, Kareena Kapoor replaced her, bringing a different tone and chemistry to the film.

 

4.Vidya Balan: Replaced in Dedh Ishqiya

Vidya Balan: Replaced in Dedh Ishqiya
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Vidya Balan delivered a stellar performance in Ishqiya. But in Dedh Ishqiya, Madhuri Dixit stepped into a new female lead role, replacing Vidya in the dark comedy sequel.

 

5.Amrita Rao: Replaced in Jolly LLB 2

Amrita Rao: Replaced in Jolly LLB 2
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Amrita Rao played the female lead in Jolly LLB opposite Arshad Warsi. In the sequel, Jolly LLB 2, Huma Qureshi replaced her as Akshay Kumar took over the lead role.

 

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