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
EXCLUSIVE: Awarapan 2 sparks distributor frenzy; Dharma, Zee Studios, AA Films and others meet Mukesh Bhatt for theatrical rights Awarapan (2007) underperformed at the box office during its theatrical run but went on to achieve cult status over the years, thanks to its unforgettable soundtrack, touching storyline, memorable dramatic and action moments and, of course, Emraan Hashmi in an intense, never-seen-before avatar. As a result, the trade and industry are confident about the prospects of Awarapan 2. Last week, some of the biggest distributors in the Hindi film industry were seen at the Vishesh Films office, keen to acquire the film’s all-India theatrical rights. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “You name it and that distributor was seen at the Vishesh Films office last week – be it Zee Studios, Anil Thadani’s AA Films, Pen Marudhar, Jio Studios, Star Studio18, Cinepolis, etc. That’s not all. Dharma Productions, which now has its own distribution arm, also met Mukesh Bhatt. Lastly, Ananya Birla’s Birla Studios plans to not only produce but also distribute films in the future. Their representative also dropped by. ”An industry insider commented, “Ek zamaane mein hota tha that distributors would make a beeline and fiercely try to outdo each other to acquire the rights of a promising film. This episode reminded me of those days. It clearly shows that Awarapan 2 will be a film to watch out for. The first part has tremendous recall value. Memes are already bein... #Zee_Studios #unforgettable_soundtrack #Emraan_Hashmi #Awarapan #Mukesh_Bhatt #touching_storyline #memorable_dramatic #Vishesh_Films #achieve_cult #cult_status
