Indian cinema is renowned for its brilliant storytelling, iconic characters, and immersive cinematic experiences. However, it also has a history of producing sequels that failed to live up to the standards of their original films. Here are some such sequels that not only fell short of expectations, but also seemed to tarnish the legacy of their predecessors.
Dhoom 3 [2013]
The Dhoom series had a great start with its first and second installments. However, the third film, Dhoom 3, focused more on visual grandeur than the actual plot. The element of suspense and thrill, which made the original movies successful, was missing, making it a sequel that fans could have done without. This was the film that shattered the image of Aamir Khan as “Mister Perfectionist”!
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Grand Masti and so on [2013]
When “Masti” came in 2004, people were surprised by its rather bold subject and the treatment to the same. However, the subsequent sequels to the movie were anything but engaging, forget establishing a legacy to be remembered. The last instalment, “Great Grand Masti” is something not even the director would like to remember.
Namaste England [2018]
Vipul Amrutlal Shah is basking in the glory of “The Kerala Story”, and definitely so. However, there was a time, when his career as a filmmaker was almost on the verge of extinction, courtesy Namaste England. A spiritual sequel to his own blockbuster “Namaste England”, the film was a far cry from the original, with underwhelming performances from Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra only adding fuel to the fire.
Race 3 [2018]
The Race franchise began with a promising plot and characters, with Saif Ali Khan and Abbas Mustan at the helm of affairs. However, the third installment, directed by Remo D’Souza, turned out to be a mammoth disappointment. It strayed from the original theme of the series, focusing on nonsensical plot twists and over-the-top action sequences that rendered it almost comical.
Baaghi 2 and so on [2018]
The hunger for sequels sometimes leads to dumb and dumber, and this clearly reflected in the subsequent installments of Baaghi, an average flick starring Tiger Shroff in the titular role. Right from the second instalment, a cheap copy of a rather engaging “Kshanam”, to a mind-boggling nonsense, even worse than the COVID pandemic, released in 2020, “Baaghi” is a classic case of an instalment that none demanded, yet is made and shoved down the throats of the audience.
Dabangg 3 [2019]
The Dabangg franchise, starring Salman Khan, enjoyed a great start. However, the third movie in the series, Dabangg 3, felt repetitive and lacked the unique flavor of the original, turning a beloved character into a caricature of his former self. But what to expect when the director is Prabhu Deva, and the script writer is ironically Salman Khan!
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Hera Pheri [Yet to be Released]
Hera Pheri and its sequel Phir Hera Pheri are comedy classics. However, the announcement of the third installment without the original director and the absence of a key character raised eyebrows, making fans question the need for this sequel. We haven’t begun on the legendary inclusion of Farhad ‘Nolan’ Samji as the director yet!
These sequels serve as a reminder that, while sequels can extend the life of beloved characters and stories, they can also risk damaging their legacy if not executed with care. It is essential to ensure that sequels not only expand the original story but also retain the essence and charm that made the original films so loved
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