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Sequel Officially Confirmed
Ranveer Singh, who plays the charismatic Sangram “Simmba” Bhalerao, has confirmed the sequel is definitely happening. He shared that “Simmba was always designed to be a franchise” and he’s ready to return whenever Rohit Shetty gives the nod navbharatlive.com+15bollywoodhungama.com+15bollywoodbubble.com+15.
Director-producer Rohit Shetty also reiterated on his podcast Gamechangers that Simmba 2, along with Sooryavanshi 2, is firmly in development as part of his expanding cop-universe en.wikipedia.org+4news.abplive.com+4bollywoodhungama.com+4.
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Franchise Origins & Context
The original Simmba (2018) was the third chapter in Shetty’s cop-universe, following Singham and Singham Returns. It revolved around a corrupt, fun-loving inspector who transforms after a tragic incident en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2. With a ₹400 crore+ box office haul, it cemented Ranveer’s performance as a mass entertaining success news.abplive.com+15bollywoodhungama.com+15ottplay.com+15.
The cop-universe has since grown to include Sooryavanshi (2021) and Singham Again (2024) reddit.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13newsbytesapp.com+13, laying fertile ground for Simmba 2.
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What We Know (So Far)
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Plot & Setting: Still under wraps, but expected to follow Simmba’s journey in law enforcement, possibly featuring crossovers with fellow cops from the franchise.
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Creative Team: Rohit Shetty likely returns to direct, with Ranveer reprising his role. A blend of action, comedy, masala, and maybe newer character arcs are anticipated.
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Cop‑Universe Strategy: Shetty’s vision is clearly pan-franchise: more characters, more spin-offs—Simmba 2 is part of a bigger interconnected plan reddit.com+15news.abplive.com+15fridayrelease.com+15.
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Why the Hype?
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Ranveer’s Fan-Favorite Character: He’s said Simmba is “one of my favourite guys” and his performance in the first film is among his personal best en.wikipedia.org+15fridayrelease.com+15bollywoodbubble.com+15.
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Proven Formula: The cop-universe has resonated with audiences—reliable box office, mass appeal, ensemble high-energy spectacles.
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Big-Budget Action: Expect signature Simmba stunts, comedy set-pieces, dramatic turns—classic Rohit Shetty style.
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Crossovers & Cameos: With each franchise part, Shetty brings in other characters. We could see appearances from Ajay Devgn’s Singham or Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi en.wikipedia.org+11en.wikipedia.org+11news18.com+11.
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Timeline & Expectations
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No official release date yet, but insiders hint that the script has been shaped and pre-production planning is underway.
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With Singham Again fresh in cinemas (Diwali 2024), Simmba 2 could be slated for release around end‑2025 or Diwali 2026—in line with Shetty’s holiday-friendly strategy.
What Fans Are Saying
Reddit discussions echo the excitement for Ranveer’s energy—“Ranveer is so perfect dude… He can pull off any role” en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3reddit.com—while others debate the universe’s cohesiveness. But overall, the buzz is building.
Bottom Line
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Simmba 2 is confirmed and eagerly awaited.
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It’s part of Rohit Shetty’s larger vision for his copverse.
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Fans can expect high-voltage action, mass entertainment, and possible multistar interactions.
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Ranveer Singh is fully onboard, enthusiastic to return as his iconic character.
Let me know if you’d like updates on casting, plot leaks, teasers, or how Simmba 2 fits into the overarching universe with Sooryavanshi 2 and Singham 3!