2026 is going to be a blockbuster year for veteran actor , with interesting line up of films. The actor’s Border 2 garnered strong response.
Next, the Gadar actor is gearing up for another big-screen outing, this time with a full-blown action film. The project brings him together with filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, who made waves with Kill. The reports of the film being made has left fans curiosity as the movie is being mounted on a grand scale. On Friday, a report revealed the film’s title and its shoot schedule.
Sunny Deol’s actioner with Kill director Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt is titled Lakhan
According to a report in Pinkvilla, a source close to the development shared that Sunny’s next is titled Lakhan. The movie is being crafted as a mass entertainer in the truest sense. And it is packed with high-energy action, dramatic confrontations, and punchy dialogues designed for big-screen impact. The goal is to show Sunny Deol as a strong, larger-than-life character, which is something his fans have always seen him as. The movie is expected to focus on his strengths, and there will probably be parts that make people cheer and whistle in theaters.

Sunny Deol’s Lakhan shoot starts in…
The report further shared the details on shoot, which is already moving quickly. The team is now deep into pre-production, with the script finished and the action scenes being carefully planned. There’s a clear focus on scale and intensity, with makers aiming to deliver set pieces that stand out. From what insiders suggest, the film will have multiple standout sequences built around Sunny’s screen presence, ensuring that his action persona remains front and centre.

The shoot is expected to begin in October, and preparations are underway to ensure a smooth rollout once filming starts. Given the kind of film it is shaping up to be, the makers are investing time in getting the action design and overall treatment right before going on floors.
The pairing of Sunny Deol and Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt is being seen as an interesting mix, an established action star joining hands with a director known for his raw and grounded approach to action storytelling.
Meanwhile, apart from Lakhan, Sunny has another major project lined up. He will be seen playing Hanuman in Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The film is planned as a two-part epic and features a star-studded cast, including Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Yash as Raavan. The actor will also be a part of Rajkumar Santoshi’s Lahore 1947. He also has