Sequels are common in Indian cinema but a threequel is a something different altogether. It means the characters have stuck around long enough to matter, the world built around them still has room to grow, and the makers believe there's still a story worth telling.
Right now, Bollywood has a surprisingly busy pipeline of third instalments in the works.
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Gadar 3
Twenty-five years after Tara Singh pulled a hand pump from the ground and became a piece of cinema history, the Gadar story isn't over yet. Director Anil Sharma has confirmed that work on Gadar 3 has already begun. Sunny Deol will be back, with Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma also expected to return. No release date has been locked in yet, but the film is happening.
Border 3
Border 2 hit theatres on Republic Day 2026 and didn't just perform, it dominated. The makers didn't wait long to announce what's next. Border 3 has been greenlit by producers Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta of JP Dutta Films, with Sunny Deol continuing in the lead. Varun Dhawan, who came on board with the sequel, is also expected to return.
KGF: Chapter 3
Rocky Bhai is coming back. Hombale Films has officially confirmed KGF: Chapter 3, releasing a celebratory video teasing the next chapter. Director Prashanth Neel has confirmed the script is done and ready to go. Yash, however, has kept it calm saying the team will begin "when the time is right." Fans may have to wait a little longer, but at least the wait is now official.
Pushpa 3: The Rampage
Director Sukumar has confirmed that Pushpa 3 is happening, with pre-production already underway. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna will return for what is being billed as the third and final chapter of the series and if the internet is to be believed, there's an interesting twist in the works , Rashmika's husband Vijay Deverakonda is reportedly being considered as the new antagonist.
Stree 3
After Stree 2 became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024, a third chapter was never really a question. Maddock Films has officially announced Stree 3 for August 13, 2027, with Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao returning under director Amar Kaushik.
Akshay Kumar, who showed up briefly in Stree 2 and left fans wanting more, is expected to play a much bigger role this time around.
Drishyam 3
Of all the threequels in the pipeline, Drishyam 3 is the one closest to arrival. Filming has wrapped and the film is now in post-production, with director Abhishek Pathak confirming a theatrical release on October 2, 2026, Gandhi Jayanti, a date that has always held special significance for the franchise. Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran return, joined this time by Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj.
Hera Pheri 3
After years of announcements, walkouts and legal disputes, director Priyadarshan has confirmed Hera Pheri 3 will not go into production in 2026. Industry insiders point to a late 2026 start at the earliest, with a potential 2027 release.
One thing, however, is non-negotiable for fans, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, together, as Raju, Shyam and Baburao. Nothing else will do.
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FAQs
1. Which Bollywood threequels are currently in the works?
Several big franchises are gearing up for their third instalments, including Gadar 3, Border 3, KGF Chapter 3, Pushpa 3, Stree 3, Drishyam 3 and Hera Pheri 3.
2. Which Bollywood threequel is releasing first?
Drishyam 3 is the closest to release, with filming already wrapped and a confirmed theatrical release date of October 2, 2026.
