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
SCOOP: Sunny Deol-Aamir Khan-Rajkumar Santoshi's Lahore 1947 likely to undergo title change Sunny Deol began 2026 with a bang with Border 2 and he’s expected to release multiple films this year, all of which look exciting. The most awaited of them is Lahore 1947. It reunites Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi and is produced by Aamir Khan. Aamir will also be seen in the film in a supporting role and it also stars Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal and Shabana Azmi. Due to the stellar team and Sunny’s booming track record, Lahore 1947 is a film that is expected to set the cash registers ringing. However, as per the buzz in the trade, the makers of the film are looking for a change of title. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Lahore 1947 is based on the famous play ‘Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya’. Since the film is set in the Pakistani city and during the Independence period, the title Lahore 1947 was initially deemed suitable. But now the makers feel that there can be a better title that is apt for the story of the film. ”The source continued, “Accordingly, they have come up with a few options. Another round of meeting will happen with the stakeholders and if all are on the same page, the name of the film will undergo a change. ”A few days ago, the makers of Lahore 1947 announced that their labour of love would be released on August 13, that is, in the beneficial Independence Day week. The play, ‘Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya’, was written by Syed Asghar Wajahat in 1980. The Partition-era story re... #Lahore #Sunny_Deol #Deol_began #Santoshi_Lahore #Jis_Lahore #Lahore_Nai #Khan-Rajkumar_Santoshi #Sunny_Deol-Aamir #Deol-Aamir_Khan-Rajkumar #release_multiple
Aamir Khan productions’ Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol, locks Independence week release; deets inside Aamir Khan Productions has officially announced August 13, 2026, as the theatrical release date for its upcoming period drama Lahore 1947. The film will hit cinemas during the Independence Day week, aligning its release with the historical and emotional backdrop at the heart of its narrative. Lahore 1947 marks a significant first-time collaboration between Sunny Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi, and producer Aamir Khan. The project has already generated considerable anticipation, not only for its subject matter but also for bringing together creative forces who have individually shaped some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable films. Recently, Aamir Khan also shared a personal moment connected to the film, one that has gained deeper meaning following the passing of veteran actor Dharmendra. Speaking about the experience, he said, “I'm fortunate I got to spend some time with him (Dharamji). In fact, Lahore, the film we've made with Sunny, I had the good fortune of showing him the film. So he's seen the film. It's not released yet, of course. But I was so glad because this was one of his favorite scripts. I'm so glad he got to see the film. ”The film boasts a strong ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh. The music is composed by AR Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar, adding further weight to the... #Aamir_Khan #deets_inside #Independence_Day #Sunny_Deol #Khan_Productions #announced_August #locks_Independence #Independence_week #productions’_Lahore #drama_Lahore
