Bollywood producer Sajid Nadiadwala is strengthening his production house’s international footprint with a major three-film agreement to shoot upcoming projects in Australia. The announcement came during the visit of New South Wales Premier Chris Minns to the Mumbai office of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment on Thursday.
Among the projects generating the biggest excitement is ‘Heyy Babyy 2’, the much-awaited sequel to the popular 2007 comedy Heyy Babyy. The original film has a special connection with Australia, as a significant portion of it was filmed in New South Wales. The decision to return to Australia for the sequel therefore adds a nostalgic link to the franchise.
Chris Minns Visits Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Premier Chris Minns, who is visiting India from August 31 to September 3, toured the Mumbai office of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment as part of his India visit. He interacted with the production team and discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation between the Indian and Australian screen industries.
During the meeting, Sajid Nadiadwala announced plans to shoot three upcoming films in Australia. The collaboration is being developed in partnership with Sydney-based TEMPLE, creating an opportunity for the production house to utilise Australia’s scenic locations, professional crews and established filmmaking infrastructure.
The announcement is being viewed as an important development for growing cinematic ties between India and Australia, particularly as filmmakers from both countries explore greater opportunities for collaboration and co-production.
Sajid Nadiadwala Praises Australia’s Film-Friendly Environment
Speaking about his experience of working in Australia, Sajid Nadiadwala highlighted the country’s natural beauty and supportive filmmaking environment. He praised the professionalism and efficiency of the local industry, while also appreciating the warmth and cooperation extended by Australian teams.
According to Nadiadwala, his directors and executive producers have had highly positive experiences while working in Australia. These experiences have encouraged the production company to consider the country an important destination for future projects.
Nadiadwala also expressed his desire to return to Australia repeatedly for upcoming productions. He welcomed Premier Chris Minns to the Mumbai office and said the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss future projects as well as the wider possibilities created by cooperation between the Indian and Australian film industries.
Chris Minns Highlights Bollywood’s Growing Australian Connection
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns welcomed the decision by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment to film three upcoming productions in Australia. He described the production house as one of the significant names in Indian cinema and said its decision represented strong confidence in the capabilities of the Australian screen industry.
Minns also pointed to the nearly two-decade association between Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Australia. The original Heyy Babyy was filmed in New South Wales, making the return of the team for its sequel particularly meaningful.
The Premier emphasised that major Indian film productions can generate employment and business opportunities across the local economy. From film crews and creative professionals to supporting businesses, productions can create work for a wide range of people while also showcasing New South Wales to Indian audiences.
Australia Offers Bollywood Location and Production Advantages
Premier Minns highlighted Australia’s diverse locations, world-class production crews and strong Indian community as key advantages for Indian filmmakers. New South Wales is seeking to strengthen its position as an attractive and accessible destination for major Indian productions.
For Bollywood studios, filming in Australia can provide access to distinctive landscapes and professional production facilities. At the same time, Australian businesses and creative professionals can benefit from the investment and employment generated by large-scale Indian projects.
‘Heyy Babyy’ Creates a Special Connection
Australian filmmaker Anupam Sharma, who has supported Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment’s activities in Sydney for years, also welcomed the renewed partnership.
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Sharma recalled the earlier experience of working with Sajid Nadiadwala and his team during Heyy Babyy. He said the production had created a positive impression through its professionalism and respect for Australian working practices.
The return of the production team for future projects is particularly significant, he noted, at a time when India-Australia film cooperation is gaining new momentum through the countries’ co-production framework.
A New Chapter for India-Australia Cinema
The three-film agreement represents more than a choice of filming locations. It signals growing cooperation between two entertainment markets and could create fresh opportunities for Australian technicians, creative professionals, businesses and production teams.
For Indian audiences, the projects will also provide an opportunity to see more of Australia’s spectacular locations on screen. With ‘Heyy Babyy 2’ carrying forward the legacy of the original film, the partnership brings together nostalgia, international filmmaking and new creative possibilities.
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has completed 75 years of legacy in the entertainment industry. The latest Australia collaboration reflects the production house’s effort to combine that long-standing heritage with contemporary storytelling and international production ambitions, potentially opening another powerful chapter in its global journey.
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