Fans of the 2005 hit comedy “No Entry” have been waiting for a sequel for years. The original film, starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan, was a box office success thanks to its slapstick humor and memorable one-liners. Since then, talks of a sequel have surfaced several times, but never really took off. Now, the long-awaited “No Entry 2” has hit a fresh roadblock as Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has walked out of the project.
Anticipation builds around “no entry 2”
When the makers finally confirmed a new cast featuring Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh, fans were excited. The combination of these three actors brought renewed energy to the project and raised hopes that the sequel was finally moving forward. After years of silence, the update revived the buzz and anticipation surrounding the film. Unfortunately, this excitement was short-lived. Reports now confirm that Diljit is not part of the sequel.
Diljit Dosanjh quits due to scheduling conflicts
According to Peeping Moon, Diljit’s exit is not due to creative differences or controversies surrounding the casting of Hania Aamir in ‘Sardaar 3’. The reason is purely scheduling conflicts. Diljit was supposed to play one of the three leading men alongside Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor in this Anees Bazmee-directed comedy, which was helmed by Boney Kapoor. The film was supposed to start shooting in October 2025, but that clashed with Diljit’s busy schedule. He has his ‘Aura Tour’ lined up in Australia and New Zealand from October 26 to November 13. After that, he has other film commitments, leaving no suitable dates to shoot for “NO IMPACT 2.” “Diljit’s packed touring schedule became a challenge without a crew to go with him. The film requires extensive planning for its massive sequel, and unfortunately, Diljit’s dates simply couldn’t align. Given these constraints, the two parties have amicably and mutually decided to part ways,” the report said.
Producer Boney Kapoor tried to solve the problem
News of Diljit’s exit first surfaced in May. In July, Boney Kapoor reportedly met the actor in person while he was filming Border 2 to convince him to reconsider. For weeks, Diljit and his team tried to adjust their schedule to fit the film’s shooting schedule. Despite these efforts, reconciling his commitments with the production proved impossible. The October start date and his packed tour meant there was no way to make it work. The decision to part ways was mutual and amicable, showing that both parties were handling the situation professionally. Makers looking for a replacement for the lead actor With Diljit Out, the makers are now looking for a replacement. Talks are said to have begun with several actors. However, finding a new lead star in such a short time is challenging as most are already booked for projects that are doing well next year. This could mean another delay to the sequel. Fans will have to wait a little longer before they can see the new ‘unscripted’ version on screen.
