SCOOP: Shahid Kapoor in talks to join Varun Dhawan in Anees Bazmee directed No Entry 2 Shahid Kapoor is among the most celebrated actors of Hindi Cinema, who is gearing up for the release of Cocktail 2. Known for his phenomenal acting talent, the actor was in talks with Anees Bazmee for a comic caper titled Ram Aur Shyam. But the film didn't materialise due to reasons best known to the stakeholders. But the latest we hear is that the combo might team up for the first time soon. According to reliable sources, Anees Bazmee is in talks with Shahid Kapoor to come on board the sequel to his 2005 cult comedy, No Entry. "While Varun Dhawan is locked to play one of the three leads, the makers have initiated a conversation with Shahid Kapoor. The actor has heard the basic idea and will soon take the complete narration," a source informed Bollywood Hungama. The source further informs that if Shahid agrees, this could mark the first ever collaboration of two of the most talented actors of the last 2 decades - Shahid Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. The dynamic shared by the two in the film will be similar to what Salman Khan and Aamir Khan shared in Andaz Apna Apna. "It's No Entry but with a twist. The producer Boney Kapoor is trying to take things a notch higher by getting Varun and Shahid together. "If everything goes as planned, No Entry 2 will go on floors towards the end of 2026 with a marathon schedule. Also Read: Shahid Kapoor teams up with Amit Sharma for romantic comedy; Kiara ... #Varun_Dhawan #Kapoor #Shahid_Kapoor #Shahid #Anees_Bazmee #Anees #Hindi_Cinema #Bazmee_directed #Aur_Shyam #Ram_Aur
CONFIRMED! Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee's next releasing on December 4, 2026 When was the last time you went to the movies and had a rollicking fun time? Finally, this December, a film promises you that, and so much more! Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan and director Anees Bazmee are reuniting for a big-screen family entertainer, and the untitled comedy is officially slated to release in cinemas on December 4, 2026. The film recently wrapped a major Kerala schedule, with the makers expected to unveil a new still featuring Akshay Kumar in the coming days. The project marks the return of one of Hindi cinema’s most successful actor-director combinations after a slew of commercial entertainers that struck a strong chord with audiences. Known for their blend of humour, chaos and mass appeal, Kumar and Bazmee’s reunion is being positioned as one of the biggest movie moments of the year!Backed by Sri Venkateswara Creations, the film brings together a packed ensemble led by Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, with Raashii Khanna also playing a pivotal role alongside Vijay Raaz and Sudesh Lehri. The film also reunites Kumar and Vidya Balan on screen, reviving a pairing that has delivered several popular films over the years and continues to enjoy strong audience recall. Produced by Shirish Reddy and Kuldeep Rathore in association with Cape of Good Films, the untitled comedy marks the 60th production venture of Sri Venkateswara Creations. Producer Dil Raju, who is known to give memorable blockbu... #December #Akshay_Kumar #Kumar #Akshay #CONFIRMED #Anees_Bazmee #Vidya_Balan #Bazmee #Venkateswara_Creations #Sri_Venkateswara
SCOOP: Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee gear up for hilarious family comedy; December 2026 release Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee have worked together on films like Welcome, Singh Is King and Thank You, which have gone ahead to attain a cult status in the cinema-going audience. After a break, the duo is set for a reunion on an out-and-out comedy, with producer Dil Raju. A large chunk of the film has already been shot, and Anees Bazmee plans to wrap up the shoot by the end of May. According to insiders, the film is shaping up well. "Akshay Kumar is very happy with how the situational comedy is shaping up. He is impressed with Anees' take on humour, which is magical and stands out even today. He has also told Anees to come with another film, as he is confident that the ongoing assignment is a winner. Akshay and the entire crew are laughing out loud on the set, and also while seeing the rushes. This is among the funniest shooting experiences for Anees and Akshay," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source also confirmed that the bond between Akshay and his son is among the major comic highlights. "The film is being readied for a December 2026 release. It's a full-on packaged comedy entertainer with super hit music. The team has already shot for a Holi dance number, which will be among the major highlights upon the release. It's choreographed by Ganesh Acharya, and Akshay has killed it in the shoot. "Akshay is presently on a high with Bhooth Bangla. His next is the much... #Akshay_Kumar #Akshay #Anees_Bazmee #Dil_Raju #Anees #cult_status #Bazmee_gear #cinema-going_audience #hilarious_family #Bazmee
Akshay Kumar wraps Keralam schedule of Anees Bazmee film, calls it “special” Akshay Kumar has completed the Keralam schedule of his upcoming untitled film directed by Anees Bazmee. The actor shared the update on May 5, 2026, marking the end of an extensive shoot that took place across scenic locations such as Munnar and Marayoor. Taking to social media, Akshay posted a picture featuring his co-stars Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna. The image was set against traditional cultural displays from Kerala, including performers representing Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Theyyam, reflecting the local artistic heritage of the region where the film was shot. In the photo, Akshay is seen dressed in a dark grey outfit paired with sunglasses, while Vidya Balan appears in a white oversized shirt and denim jeans. Raashii Khanna is seen in a black dress. The presence of classical performers in the backdrop adds a cultural context to the shoot location, which has often been referred to as “God’s Own Country. ”Sharing his experience, Akshay wrote, “Keralam schedule wrapped! Nothing beats working with good people in a beautiful place. Big love to our director Anees Bazmee for the madness behind the camera and to my incredible co-stars Vidya, Raashii, Chota Rajpal and the entire crew! This one’s been special ♥️. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) The Kerala leg began on April 23, when Akshay and Vidya were seen boarding a private plane to hea... #Akshay_Kumar #Akshay #Anees_Bazmee #upcoming_untitled #Vidya_Balan #Vidya #Keralam_schedule #Raashii_Khanna #wraps_Keralam #Kumar_wraps
Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan head to Kerala for Anees Bazmee film schedule: “Hope the good luck charm of our jodi continues” Actor Akshay Kumar has begun the next schedule of his upcoming film with filmmaker Anees Bazmee, marking a significant step forward in their much-awaited reunion after nearly 15 years. The actor recently shared that he is heading to Kerala for a scenic outdoor shoot along with co-star Vidya Balan. Taking to social media, Akshay posted a video from his journey and wrote, “Next stop: God’s own country, the magical Keralam. Anees Bazmi’s next is my fourth film with the ever fabulous Vidya Balan and I hope the good luck charm of our jodi continues. ”The project marks Akshay Kumar’s reunion with Anees Bazmee after their 2011 collaboration Thank You. It also brings him back on screen with Vidya Balan for the fourth time, following their earlier successful pairings. Next stop: God’s own country, the magical Keralam 🌴✈️ Anees Bazmi’s next is my fourth film with the ever fabulous @vidya_balan and I hope the good luck charm of our jodi continues 🤞🏻 pic. twitter. com/HHdK5MeIIk — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 23, 2026 Earlier, Bollywood Hungama had reported that the upcoming film is being developed as a Hindi adaptation inspired by the core premise of the Telugu hit Sankranthiki Vasthunam. A source told us, “Anees and Akshay loved the plot of the lead character stuck between his wife and ex-girlfriend that Sankranthiki Vasthunam rides on. However, the ori... #Akshay_Kumar #Akshay #Anees_Bazmee #Actor_Akshay #Vidya_Balan #Anees_Bazmi #Balan #Anees #Balan_head #Vidya
SCOOP: Bhagam Bhag 2 shoot delayed to August 2026; Akshay Kumar set to start Golmaal 5 Akshay Kumar means man in business. After wrapping up a major schedule of director Anees Bazmee's family comedy, Akshay took a break from the shoot and is now all charged up to embark on another new journey. According to reliable sources, Akshay Kumar is all set to start shooting for Golmaal 5 from the end of March. "He has allotted 18 days for the film, and it's a start-to-finish schedule starting from the end of March," a source told Bollywood Hungama on condition of confidentiality. Earlier in the month, we exclusively reported that Bhagam Bhag had been stalled at the moment owing to a legal battle between Ekta Kapoor and director Raaj Shandilyaa. While a PR website clarified that the film is on schedule to go on floors, we have exclusive insight into the same. Reliable sources confirm that the shooting for Bhagam Bhag 2 has been delayed to August 2026. "Bhagam Bhag 2 was set to begin in March in India, but the shoot schedule got stalled due to the legal battle between Ekta Kapoor and Raaj Shaandilyaa. The actor's dates went haywire, and the next window for everyone to reunite is in August. The team is working to reschedule the shoot in the second half of the year, and hopes that all legal issues are sorted by then," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. The source also informed that the team might shoot for a week or so in the middle if the dates align with Akshay Kumar, but al... #Ekta_Kapoor #Bhagam_Bhag #Akshay_Kumar #Bhagam #Kumar #Akshay #Bollywood_Hungama #Anees_Bazmee #start_Golmaal #Kumar_set
SCOOP: Ananya Birla's Birla Studios in talks with Anees Bazmee, Shoojit Sircar, Neeraj Pandey Earlier this month, it was announced that Ananya Birla has established a production house called Birla Studios, which will focus on films which are commercial and also high-concept. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the business tycoon is in talks with several prominent filmmakers for films that would be produced under her banner. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Ananya Birla has initiated talks with Anees Bazmee, Shoojit Sircar, Neeraj Pandey etc. , among others. Ananya has been an admirer of the films made by these filmmakers and feels that they could be apt to make content for her newly established production company. Anees, Shoojit and Neeraj have also been impressed with her vision, understanding of filmmaking and passion for cinema. ”The source added, “The talks are going on. If all goes well, Anees Bazmee, Shoojit Sircar and Neeraj Pandey will sign on the dotted line soon. ”As per the press release, “Birla Studios is shaping a multi-language slate that spans stories in Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, amongst other regional languages and international English language cinema, reflecting its ambition to engage audiences across borders and culture”. The press release also indicates that the studio plans to reveal its upcoming projects soon through an official announcement. During the launch of Birla Studios, Ananya Birla said, “We are all stories. Cinema is one of the most po... #Birla #Neeraj_Pandey #Bollywood_Hungama #Anees_Bazmee #Shoojit_Sircar #Ananya_Birla #Pandey_Earlier #Birla_Studios #Shoojit #Ananya
