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Reportedly, the film is currently in pre-production and the makers is likely to take to start shoot in February 2026.
Akshay Kumar Teams Up With Anees Bazmee For A Family Comedy? Here’s What We Know
Akshay Kumar is currently one of the busiest actors. He has many films lined up in his kitty. Recently, he completed the shoot of horror comedy Haiwaan with Saif Ali Khan. And now fresh report is coming in that he is all set to collaborate once again with filmmaker Anees Bazmee. The duo’s next venture will be a fresh family comedy-drama.
Times Now has quoted a source close to the development saying, “Akshay Kumar is spearheading Anees Bazmee’s immediate next film, which is not a double-role comedy but a fresh family comedy-drama.” Reportedly, the film is currently in pre-production and the makers is likely to take to start shoot in February 2026. The other details are kept under wraps. Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee have previously worked together on films such as Welcome (2007), Singh Is Kinng (2008) and Thank You (2011).
Akshay Kumar ‘Not Doing’ Sankranthiki Vasthunam Hindi Remake
There’s unpleasant news for all Akshay Kumar fans. Recently, the Khiladi actor was said to be roped in for the Bollywood remake of Venkatesh Daggubati’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam. But a latest report suggests that the actor will not be a part of the project. According to a Pinkvilla report quoting sources, Akshay Kumar will not be featured in Venkatesh Daggubati’s role in Sankranthiki Vasthunam. Apart from Venkatesh, the film features Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary in key roles.
“Akshay has multiple films lined up, including Haiwaan, Bhagam Bhaag 2, Welcome To The Jungle, and Hera Pheri 3, along with a couple of other projects that are being kept under wraps. He had seen the Venkatesh film a while back as a cinema lover, but he’s not doing the Hindi remake. In fact, he has been meeting Anees Bazmee for another collaboration,” the insider said.
Sankranthiki Vasthunam Storyline
The story revolves around YD Raju, an ex-IPS officer who now leads a slow life with his wife in a village. When a high-profile kidnapping case cropped up, Raju’s former girlfriend who is the investigating officer, asks for his help.
Akshay Kumar On Film Front
Akshay Kumar was most recently seen in Jolly LLB 3, co-starring Arshad Warsi. He will next appear in the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan.
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g…Read More
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g… Read More
October 29, 2025, 09:30 IST
