Exclusive: Akshay Kumar’s Bhagam Part 2 shooting halted due to Ekta Kapoor vs Raaj Shaandilyaa legal battle; March schedule postponed

Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee and Paresh Rawal were all set to start shooting for the much-awaited film run away Sequel from March 2, 2026 with schedules in India and Lucknow. However, IHNS specifically found out that Bhagam Part 2 The shooting has been canceled due to the legal dispute between Ekta Kapoor and Raaj Shaandilyaa.

A source gave this information IHNS“Ekta Kapoor has filed a legal case against Raaj Shandilya for breach of contract. Raj had a three-film deal with Ekta, and now he is going to do not one but two films outside Ekta’s banner. This has angered Ekta, as Raj has neither taken an NOC from her nor refunded the advance taken to direct the third project under his banner.”

A legal notice was sent to Raj as well as producer Ashwin Varde and Cape of Good Films to stop the shooting. “Given the complications in the project, the makers decided to cancel the schedule until the legal issues are resolved. The film is currently on hold and may be revived with a new director in the coming months. As of now, all stakeholders are trying to resolve the issues.”

The dates of the three actors Akshay, Manoj and Paresh have been released. “It was a 25-day schedule in March, and now the dates for all the actors have been released. In fact, there is a real uncertainty looming over the future of. Bhagam Part 2Because a long delay may also put the project on hold as all the actors are already committed to several other films from June onwards. Akshay did not know about the legal troubles until a few days before the shooting of the film.