Anil Sharma's Apne starred Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. A sequel was in the talks about following the veteran actor's death, Sharma said that Apne 2 has been shelved. However, now producer Deepak Mukut has confirmed that the sequel is happening, and it is their tribute to Dharmendra. Addressing the buzz head-on Deepak Mukut said, "People need to stop spreading unverified rumours. Apne 2 is not shelved. This film is happening, and it is happening with full conviction. We have been working quietly but consistently, and there has never been a question of dropping the project.