Filmmaker Anees Bazmee is gearing up to begin shooting his upcoming film on January 20 in Mumbai. In a recent interview with Avanti Films, Bazmee shared details about the project starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan.
Speaking warmly about Akshay Kumar, Anees said, “We share a lot of mutual respect and affection. Though we hadn’t worked together for years, our bond stayed strong whenever we met. When I got the story and realized it suited Akshay ji perfectly, I approached him. He loved it and is very excited. We start shooting on January 20.”When asked about the film’s title, he revealed, “We haven’t finalized a title yet.”
Bazmee also praised producer Dil Raju, calling him “an old friend.” He explained, “We had planned a film with Shahid Kapoor before, but it didn’t happen. Raju bhai is a respected producer in the South, and when our last project fell through, I wanted to work with him. So when he approached me with this script, I said, ‘Why not?’ and signed on.”Addressing rumors that the film is a remake of Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025), Bazmee clarified, “Such rumors keep circulating.
Our film’s story is somewhat close to that premise, and since Dil Raju bhai produced both, comparisons are natural. But all I can say is our film is good and we’ve put in a lot of hard work.”He added, “The cast includes Akshay ji, Vidya ji, Raashii Khanna, Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain, Sayaji Shinde, and others. Expect a blend of comedy, romance, action, songs, and more.”
Talking about Vidya Balan, she has worked with Akshay Kumar before announcing this. Following their collaborations in Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Heyy Babyy (2007), Thank You (2011), and Mission Mangal (2019), Vidya Balan and Akshay Kumar are teaming up once again. Notably, Anees Bazmee previously directed the duo in the comedy Thank You. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us.
