Akshay Kumar has dropped a cheerful production update from Anees Bazmee’s next film, confirming that the Kerala leg of the shoot has now been completed. Sharing a warm message from the set, the actor described the schedule as “special” and thanked the team behind the film, giving fans a glimpse of the easy camaraderie that shaped the outdoor stretch.
His caption struck a celebratory note. “Keralam schedule wrapped! Nothing beats working with good people in a beautiful place,” Akshay wrote. He added, “Big love to our director Anees Bazmee for the madness behind the camera and to my incredible co-stars @vidya_balan, Raashii, Chota Rajpal and the entire crew! This one’s been special.”
Kerala Wrap Signals Momentum For Bazmee’s Comic Entertainer
The new post marks a significant milestone for Bazmee’s untitled film, which stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna in key roles. Earlier in April, Akshay had shared that he was heading to Kerala for the shoot and had also noted that this project marks his fourth film with Vidya Balan. He had then described her as a “good luck charm,” adding another layer of nostalgia to a reunion that has already caught audience attention.
Bazmee has confirmed that the ensemble also includes Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain and Sayaji Shinde. The filmmaker has said the project will blend comedy, romance, action and songs, even as the title and story details remain under wraps. What Akshay’s latest update does confirm is that the film is moving ahead steadily, with the Kerala schedule now in the bag ahead of its planned 2026 release.
That production progress also places the project neatly within a packed phase for Akshay, who has continued to balance franchise titles, ensemble entertainers and fresh collaborations across the past two years.
Akshay Kumar’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Akshay’s recent work has kept him firmly in the commercial mainstream. His 2025 releases included Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3, two high visibility titles that extended his association with established Hindi film brands. He also returned to horror comedy with Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, which was released in 2026 and marked another familiar genre space for the actor.
The Bazmee film now joins a line-up that keeps Akshay active across crowd-pleasing formats. One of his confirmed upcoming projects is Hera Pheri 3, a title that continues to command strong audience curiosity because of the franchise’s lasting popularity. Bazmee’s untitled 2026 film also stands out because it reunites Akshay with the director after Thank You, which was released in 2011, while bringing Vidya Balan back into his on-screen orbit once again.
Taken together, the line-up shows Akshay leaning into ensemble comedies, franchise value and directors with whom he shares a clear comic rhythm. That makes his latest Kerala wrap update more than a routine schedule announcement. It is also an early signal that one of his notable 2026 commercial projects is advancing on schedule.
Stay tuned with us for the latest news, Hindi box office news, Hollywood news, OTT news, the latest Bollywood news, and the latest box office news.
