'No Entry 2' loses another lead: Varun Dhawan exits comedy-drama
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The much-anticipated film No Entry 2 has lost another star. After Diljit Dosanjh's recent exit from the project, actor Varun Dhawan has also walked out of the Boney Kapoor production, reported Mid-Day. The film is directed by Anees Bazmee and was originally set to feature Dhawan, Dosanjh, and Arjun Kapoor. Now, makers are on the lookout for two new actors to join Kapoor in this comedy sequel.
Casting changes
This is why Dhawan left the film
A source close to the production said, "Varun was very excited about No Entry 2." However, the changes in shooting dates after Dosanjh's exit complicated things for Dhawan."Now Varun's dates are locked for Bhediya 2."The actor will reportedly be available only by mid-2026. With both Dhawan and Dosanjh leaving the project, the No Entry 2 team is now back to square one with casting decisions.
Casting updates
What's next for Dhawan?
The source added, "We're figuring out the new combinations. Arjun Kapoor is still very much on board." Meanwhile, Dhawan has shifted his focus to Amar Kaushik's Bhediya 2, which will reportedly go on floors by the end of this year. Dhawan is currently seen in Shashank Khaitan's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.