Filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala has officially announced Heyy Babyy 2, the sequel to Sajid Khan's beloved 2007 comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Fardeen Khan. The announcement came on Thursday, 3 September, when Nadiadwala welcomed New South Wales Premier Chris Minns to the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment office in Mumbai, where the two sides unveiled a three-film deal to be shot in Australia.

The Deal and Its Scope

The agreement is part of a broader collaboration between Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Australia, facilitated through Sydney-based production outfit TEMPL. The three-film package — of which Heyy Babyy 2 is the headline announcement — marks a significant deepening of ties between one of Bollywood's most prolific production houses and the Australian screen industry. Notably, the original Heyy Babyy was itself shot in Australia nearly two decades ago, giving the renewed partnership a full-circle quality.

What Nadiadwala Said

Sajid Nadiadwala described Australia as 'breathtakingly beautiful' and 'an incredibly film-friendly country with a highly professional, efficient and welcoming environment for filmmakers.' He added: 'From our directors, to EP had all had a fantastic time shooting there, and the support and warmth extended to our team made the entire process truly memorable. The experience has encouraged us to look at Australia as a key destination for our future productions, and we are now looking forward to taking three of our upcoming films there to shoot. It is a country we would be delighted to return to, time and again.'

Nadiadwala also referenced the significance of a co-production treaty now in place, calling the meeting with Premier Minns 'a meaningful conversation about our future productions.'

NSW Premier's Response

NSW Premier Chris Minns welcomed the partnership enthusiastically, calling Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment 'one of the great names in Indian cinema.' Minns said: 'Having them choose Australia for three upcoming films is a big vote of confidence in our screen industry. They've had a long relationship with Australia, including filming the original Heyy Babyy here almost 20 years ago, and we're really pleased they want to come back.'

The Premier highlighted the economic dimension of such productions, noting they 'employ a lot of people, from local crews and creatives to businesses on the ground, while putting NSW in front of audiences right across India.' He cited NSW's world-class crews, diverse locations, and strong Indian community as key draws for Bollywood productions.

Why This Matters for Indian Cinema

The announcement arrives at a time when Indian productions are increasingly eyeing international locations — both for cinematic scale and co-production incentives. Australia has emerged as a competitive destination, rivalling the UK, Canada, and parts of Europe for big-budget Bollywood shoots. The India-Australia co-production treaty, referenced by Nadiadwala, adds a formal institutional layer that could attract more production houses to follow suit.

For fans of the original, Heyy Babyy's mix of slapstick comedy and heartwarming drama made it a box-office success in 2007. Whether the sequel retains the original cast remains to be officially confirmed. Details on the film's director, release timeline, and full cast are yet to be announced.