No Entry 2 on the backburner after Varun Dhawan's exit? Here's everything you need to know
Varun Dhawan has quit No Entry 2 because of schedule clash with Bhediya 2, but is Anees Bazmee's film actually rolling on floors any longer? Find out.
Last Updated: 02.11 PM, Oct 12, 2025
No Entry 2 just got a massive update since Varun Dhawan has taken an exit from the film. The movie, which made headlines for several weeks with Diljit Dosanjh's exit and re-entry, is now on the backburner according to the recent buzz. For the uninitiated, No Entry 2 was announced with Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh in the leading roles. In fact, Anees Bazmee and Boney Kapoor were ready to commence shoot, when the news of Varun's exit breaks the internet. Here's everything you need to know...
Varun Dhawan exits No Entry 2
Varun Dhawan has taken his exit from No Entry 2. Mid-Day confirmed the news by quoting a source as stating that while Varun was excited for the project, the change in dates after Diljit Dosanjh was on-board again made the schedule tougher for Varun to adjust to. The dates now clash with Varun’s Bhediya 2. Thus, the actor had to walk out of the project.
No Entry 2 on the backburner with Varun Dhawan's exit
Almost as soon as Mid-Day broke the news, PeepingMoon's Rahul Raut declared that No Entry 2 is on the backburner. "#NoEntry2 IS JUST NOT HAPPENING...," he shared.
Varun Dhawan's latest projects
Varun Dhawan's movie Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is currently out in theatres. The film marks his third collaboration with Shashank Khaitan and Karan Johar after Dulhania franchise (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania featuring Alia Bhatt as the female lead).
Varun is also a part of Border 2, featuring Sunny Deol and Ahaan Shetty. The movie wrapped up recently, and Varun is likely to commence Bhediya 2 shoot soon. The actor will next making a cameo in Ayushmann Khurrana's Thamma as Bhediya.
FAQs
Q. What is the current status of No Entry 2?
A. Recent reports suggest that No Entry 2 may be shelved or on hold due to multiple setbacks. This includes Diljit Dosanjh's exit, schedule change and the latest being Varun Dhawan's exit from the film.
Q. Will the original cast of No Entry return for No Entry 2?
A. No, the original trio of Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan are not returning for the sequel.
Q. Was No Entry 2 in pre-production?
A. Yes, No Entry 2 was in pre-production. Director Anees Bazmee and producer Boney Kapoor were in Greece for the same.