Akshay Kumar to collaborate with director Anees Bazmee in 2026

Entertainment Oct 28, 2025

Akshay Kumar is set to headline an untitled family comedy directed by Anees Bazmee, with production kicking off in February 2026.
Backed by Telugu producer Dil Raju, this film is currently in pre-production.

Kumar and Bazmee's 1st collaboration in over a decade

This marks the first time in 15 years that Kumar and Bazmee are working together after hits like Welcome and Singh Is Kinng. Fans of classic Bollywood comedies have reason to be excited about their reunion.
Plus, with Kumar juggling multiple projects—including Welcome To The Jungle and collaborations with Priyadarshan—2026 is shaping up to be a big year for him on the comedy front.