Mumbai, September 3, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala has announced Heyy Babyy 2, the sequel to the 2007 comedy Heyy Babyy, as part of a three-film production deal that will see his upcoming projects shot in Australia.
Nadiadwala made the announcement while hosting New South Wales Premier Chris Minns at his Mumbai office on Thursday. The three-film agreement was announced as part of a larger collaboration between Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Australia through Sydney-based TEMPL.
The original Heyy Babyy, directed by Sajid Khan, starred Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh and Fardeen Khan. The film was also shot partly in Australia, making the country a familiar production destination for the franchise.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sajid Nadiadwala said Australia offered attractive locations along with a professional and welcoming environment for filmmakers.
“Australia is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but also an incredibly film-friendly country with a highly professional, efficient and welcoming environment for filmmakers,” he said.
Nadiadwala recalled the experience of his teams shooting in Australia and said the support extended to them had encouraged the production house to consider the country for future projects.
He added that the company was looking forward to taking three upcoming films to Australia and returning there for future productions, particularly with a co-production treaty now in place.
NSW Premier Chris Minns welcomed the decision, describing Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment as one of the major names in Indian cinema and saying the choice of Australia for three productions was a vote of confidence in the state’s screen industry.
“Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment is one of the great names in Indian cinema, so having them choose Australia for three upcoming films is a big vote of confidence in our screen industry,” Minns said.
He also highlighted the production opportunities the films could create for local crews, creative professionals and businesses, while showcasing New South Wales to audiences across India.
Minns said Australia offered world-class crews, diverse locations and a strong Indian community, adding that the state wanted to make itself an easy choice for Indian filmmakers planning major productions.
The announcement marks the return of the Heyy Babyy franchise nearly two decades after the original film.
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