As we know, a sequel is not a remake. To put it simply, Don-The Chase Begins was a jazzed up remake of the classic hit Don(Amitabh Bachchan starrer), but Don-2 will be the sequel. This simply means we will now have the same suave gadget-friendly, smooth talking Don involved in an adventure of a different kind. Usually, the characters, the setting or cast of sequel remain the same as the prequel. A sequel movie is something which is a continuation or extension to the prequel or the former plot. For instance, Raaz 2(2009) is not a sequel to Raaz.(2000)
Coming to Bollywood sequels, here are some really famous and not so famous Bollywood sequels:
1. Dhoom 2(2006) was a major blockbuster hit (one of the highest box office earners ever) and sequel to the hit Dhoom (2004) (Sequel gap: 2 years)
2. Krrish(2006) the sequel to Koi...Mil Gaya(2003) was a huge hit, and the most popular Bollywood super-hero film. (Sequel gap: 3 years). Hrithik Roshan is certainly the man to make sequels work!
3. Hathyar(2002) traced the life of Raghu's son who also ends up as a gangster, a sequel to arguably one of Sanjay Dutt's best films Vaastav(1999). However Hathyar flopped miserably at the box-office (Sequel gap:3 years)
4. Lagey Raho Munnabhai(2006) was a cult super hit, winning 4 national awards and the lovable term 'Gandhigiri'. The Sanjay Dutt starrer was a bigger hit than its predecessor, a very good film in its own right, Munnabhai MBBS(2003) (Sequel gap: 3 years)
5. Sarkar Raj (2008), a sequel to the successful Sarkar (2005) did not work as well as its prequel which was far more interesting and full of intensity. (Sequel gap: 3 years)
6.Golmaal Returns(2008),a mad cap comedy was the second biggest hit of 2008, second only to Ghajini. Golmaal Returns was a successful sequel to the hit Golmaal(2006) (Sequel gap: 2 years)
7. Phir Hera Pheri(2006), the sequel to Hera Pheri(2000) was no match to the original cult comedy. However the sequel did a decent business at the box-office.
Bollywood sequels we would like to see:
1. Race 2 (But of course, it would be a tough one to beat)
2. Dhamaal (sequel to 2007 hit)
3. Garam Masala( would like to the pranks of the awesome twosome)
4. Dil Chahta Hai
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