Sunny Deol fronts new Pan-India action thriller from top industry powerhouses A new action thriller backed by Excel Entertainment has officially gone on floors, marking the first collaboration between producers Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker A. R. Murugadoss with actor Sunny Deol. The yet-to-be-titled action thriller began filming on Friday, 27th February 2026, and the shoot is currently underway. The film also stars Jyotika in a pivotal role alongside Sunny Deol. Riding high on the success of Border 2, Sunny has reportedly dedicated his dates to complete this project during the summer of 2026. The film will be directed by debutant Balaji Ganesh, a Chennai-based filmmaker who has long worked as co-director with A. R. Murugadoss. Having been closely involved in story development, direction, and large-scale productions, Balaji now steps into the spotlight with his feature directorial debut, which is being positioned as a suspense-driven action thriller. The project brings together several industry names behind the scenes as well. The theatrical is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and A. R. Murugadoss, with Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Aditya Joshi, Sunnil Jain and Yusuf Shaikh serving as co-producers. With a powerful production team, an experienced lead actor, and a fresh directorial voice, the film aims to deliver a large-scale action spectacle while introducing a new storytelling perspective to the genre. Also Read: Sunny Deol starrer G... #Sunny_Deol #Sunny #Excel_Entertainment #Farhan_Akhtar #Ritesh_Sidhwani #Deol #Deol_fronts #action_thriller #producers_Ritesh #thriller_backed
Sunny Deol starrer GABRU teaser coming soon; actor shares update on social media Superstar Sunny Deol on Thursday shared a fresh update on his upcoming film GABRU, confirming that the teaser of the action-drama is on its way. Not too long ago, we at Bollywood Hungama had revealed that the film’s release might be delayed further. As of now, however, fans eagerly waiting for the film’s release will get a sneak peek into it soon. Sunny Deol took to Instagram to post a picture from the film’s set, featuring producer Vishal Rana of Echelon Productions, and director Shashank Udapurkar. With the post, Deol officially signalled that the first glimpse of the film will be unveiled soon by captioning it simply, “#Gabru Teaser coming soon” and even added a hug emoji. GABRU, backed by Echelon Productions, is described as an action-drama that places Deol in a powerful and emotionally layered role. While the makers have yet to announce the teaser launch date, the actor’s update has heightened curiosity among fans, especially following his recent box office successes. However, there has been a development regarding the film’s theatrical release. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Gabru was scheduled to release in cinemas on March 13. But now, the makers have decided to push the release. The makers are considering a few options and are expected to lock a date soon. Once done, they’ll make an official announcement. ”While the makers have not cited an official reason for the postponement... #social_media #Bollywood_Hungama #film #Sunny_Deol #Deol #media_Superstar #Thursday_shared #Superstar_Sunny #Echelon_Productions #Deol_starrer
Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap's Bandar locks thatrical release on May 22, 2026 One of 2026’s keenly awaited cinematic releases, Bandar, is all set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on May 22, 2026. Headlined by Bobby Deol, the film brings together a formidable creative team led by director Anurag Kashyap and writers Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee. Fresh off his impactful performances in recent years, Bobby Deol takes on the lead in this intense drama that is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi and backed by Zee Studios. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saffron Magicworks (@saffronmagicworks) Bandar is helmed by Anurag Kashyap, celebrated for his bold and uncompromising storytelling, with cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur and Black Friday standing as testimony to his distinctive cinematic voice. It has been penned by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, the writers behind acclaimed projects such as Pataal Lok, Kohrra and Udta Punjab. Sudip Sharma recently also directed Kohrra 2, which has received rave reviews. Bandar has already created significant international buzz after premiering at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025 in the Special Presentation category. Critics at TIFF hailed it as “hard-hitting, unflinching, and deeply impactful,” firmly establishing it as one of the festival’s most discussed and standout entries. The ensemble cast includes Sanya Malhotra, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Riddhi Sen, ... #Abhishek_Banerjee #Anurag_Kashyap #Bobby_Deol #Sudip_Sharma #thatrical_release #locks_thatrical #keenly_awaited #cinemas_worldwide #Kashyap_Bandar #Deol
