Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar are reuniting for director Priyadarshan’s next film, which starts shooting in the last week of November. This 1970s-set project marks their third collaboration together. A source close to the project said, “The film goes on the floors in the last week of November.” It sounds exciting.
Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar are reportedly reuniting for Priyadarshan's next film, marking their third collaboration. The 1970s-set project will begin shooting in November.
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are one of the actor-director duos who have been loved by many. Now, after Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, the actor-director duo is all set to return for another film. This film will mark the third collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar after Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Raksha Bandhan.
The ace filmmaker Priyadarshan has confirmed Bhumi and Akshay’s casting for his upcoming untitled film. Reports suggest that the filmmaker is expected to start shooting for the film by the end of November. The plan is to have a three-month shooting schedule, and the film will be shot across Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Bhopal.
While this film will mark the third collaboration between Akshay and Bhumi, it will be the ninth film featuring Akshay and Priyadarshan. The two have worked on several films before this one, including Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, Khatta Meetha, Bhooth Bangla, and Haiwaan.
It was reported that Akshay will play a quirky tiger hunter in the yet-untitled film, which is set in the 1970s. Produced by Ramesh Taurani, the movie will also mark Priyadarshan’s 99th film as a director. The team is expected to begin shooting in the last week of November. A source close to the project told Hindustan Times, “The film goes on the floors in the last week of November."
Annu Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav have reportedly joined the cast, which should make things even more interesting for fans of comedy. The film has been written by Priyadarshan and Rohan Shankar, who also worked together on Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay.
When Bhumi Spoke About Manifesting To Work With Akshay
In an episode of Wheels of Fortune, Bhumi Pednekar had said, “Main aapko ek anecdote batana chahti hoon jo maine aapko pichhle 10 saalon se nahi bataya hai. Jab main 10-12 saal ki thi, mere saamne wali under construction building mein shooting ho rahi thi."
She added, “Mujhe yaad hai aapka ek stunt bike se seedhiyon par upar ja rahe the." Akshay quickly responded, “Picture ka naam ‘Insaaf’ hai, aur heroine thi Shilpa Shetty."
Bhumi continued, “Tab maine wahi khade hoke manifest kiya tha ki main actor banna chahti hoon, aur kaash mujhe kabhi aapke saath kaam karne ka mauka mile." She concluded by saying, “Aur woh mauka mujhe ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ mein mil gaya."