Anees Bazmee has officially confirmed that he is teaming up with Akshay Kumar for a brand new comedy film. This marks their first collaboration in 15 years since their last outing together. The excitement is building as the director shared that the project is moving forward quickly.
Anees Bazmee revealed that scripting for the yet untitled film is almost complete. He confirmed that if everything goes as planned, shooting will start very soon. The duo last worked together on Thank You which released in 2011. Now they are bringing back their magic for audiences who loved their previous collaborations like Welcome and Singh is King.
A Bond Built On Mutual Respect
The director opened up about his long standing relationship with Akshay Kumar. He mentioned there is mutual love and respect between them that has stayed strong over the years. When Bazmee told the superstar about this new film, he was reportedly more than happy to come on board. The two have stayed in touch despite not working together for over a decade.
Their chemistry has delivered memorable comedies in the past. Welcome released in 2007 became a cult classic with its hilarious characters and situations. Singh is King followed in 2008 and became another commercial success. While their collaboration on Thank You in 2011 received mixed responses, fans are hopeful this new project will recreate the magic of their earlier films.
Comedy Is The Most Difficult Genre
Bazmee, whose last directorial venture was Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in 2024, has built his entire career on situational comedies spanning three decades. He shared interesting insights about how comedy writing has evolved. According to him, things were more instinctive earlier but now you have to write with a lot of thought and precision. He also mentioned that writers need to keep in mind whether actors can handle that particular kind of comedy.
The director revealed he likes writing under pressure as it helps him write better. When he is happy or angry, something good comes out of his creative process. However, if he is feeling sad or blank, it becomes very difficult to write comedy. He also asserted that despite action films dominating the box office currently, comedy remains the most enduring genre. He believes comedy is the most difficult genre to master but it stays with audiences the longest.
About The Upcoming Film
The yet untitled comedy film will mark the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee after 15 years. Reports suggest it might be a remake of the Telugu action comedy film but the director remained tight lipped about those details. Scripting is almost complete and shooting is expected to begin soon. More official announcements about the full cast and producers are awaited.
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