<p>As 2025 comes to a close, there’s some awesome news for Akshay Kumar’s fans. The 58-year-old superstar has a fantastic comedy film lined up. The special thing is that it’s being produced by the legendary South producer, Dil Raju.</p><img><p>Reports say Anees Bazmee will direct Akshay’s new action-comedy. They last worked together 14 years ago on ‘Thank You’ (2011), after hits like ‘Welcome’ and ‘Singh Is Kinng’.</p><img><p>Vidya Balan is reportedly Akshay Kumar’s heroine, reuniting them after 7 years. They last appeared together in ‘Mission Mangal’ (2019).</p><img><p>Akshay Kumar, director Anees Bazmee, and Vidya Balan will start shooting this new film in January 2026. Principal photography is set to begin in Mumbai on January 19, 2026.</p><img><p>The film will reportedly have two heroines. Vidya Balan is one, but the second is a secret. It’s a mystery plot in Anees Bazmee’s signature comedic and emotional style. </p><img><p>Reports suggest this is a remake of the 2025 Telugu hit ‘Sankrantiki Vastunam’. Producer Dil Raju says it’s not a full remake but a new take on the basic concept. No release date yet.</p>
