'Bhagam Bhag 2' stalled amid Ektaa Kapoor's legal tussle
What's the story
The much-anticipated sequel to Bhagam Bhag, starring Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, and Paresh Rawal, has hit a roadblock due to a legal dispute between producer Ektaa Kapoor and director Raaj Shaandilyaa. The film's shooting schedule, which was supposed to start on Monday, March 2, in India, including Lucknow, has been put on hold as per a report by Bollywood Hungama.
Dispute details
Here's why the film is stuck
Kapoor has reportedly filed a legal case against Shaandilyaa for breach of contract. A source told the outlet, "Raaj had signed a three-film deal with Ektaa, and has now gone ahead to do not one but two films outside her banner." "This has irked Ektaa, as Raaj didn't take an NOC from her, nor did he refund the advance taken to direct the third project under her banner."
Production impact
'Film has, for now, gone on the back burner'
A legal notice was sent to Shaandilyaa, as well as to producer Ashwin Varde and Cape of Good Films The source added, "Seeing the complexities in the project, the producers decided to cancel the schedule until the legal issues are resolved." "The film has, for now, gone on the back burner and could be revived with a new director in the months to come."
Actor commitments
More troubles for 'Bhagam Bhag 2'
The source further revealed that all three actors had their dates booked for a 25-day schedule in March, which have now been released. "In fact, there looms a real uncertainty on the future of Bhagam Bhag 2, as a long delay could also put the project on the back burner as all actors have already committed to multiple other films from June onwards." "Akshay was caught unaware of the legal hassles just days before the film's shoot."