Johnny Lever’s next film has landed an eye-catching superstar twist. Box Office Worldwide has exclusively learned that after Shah Rukh Khan, both Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar have joined the Farhad Samji directorial for special cameo appearances, instantly raising curiosity around a film that already had one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved comic legends at its center.
The untitled comedy, produced by Ashiwni Varde, puts Lever in the role of a stand-up comedian and builds its biggest surprise around a trio of marquee guest appearances. With Shah Rukh already attached and Salman and Akshay now part of the line-up, the film carries the sort of crossover star pull that few comedies can claim at this early stage.
Salman Khan And Akshay Kumar Join The Cameo Line-Up
Box Office Worldwide has exclusively learned that Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are doing special cameos in the film after Shah Rukh Khan’s involvement was locked. These appearances are being designed as crowd-pleasing moments, giving the Johnny Lever-led entertainer an added event feel beyond its comic premise.
Johnny Lever had earlier spoken about the project and said, “I am playing a stand-up comedian in the film.” That role places him firmly at the center of the narrative, while the superstar cameos add an additional layer of anticipation around how the comedy is being mounted.
Earlier titled Sabse Bada Rupaiya, the project now goes by Operation Operation, a switch that gives the comedy a brisker, more playful ring. With the retitling, the ensemble, and the cameos all feeding into the package, the film is shaping up as a year-end release with a strong curiosity factor.
Shilpa Shirodkar’s casting as his wife adds a nostalgic touch, while Manoj Pahwa’s presence suggests a comedy anchored in character rhythms and interplay. Produced by Ashiwni Varde and mounted in Mumbai, Operation Operation appears to be leaning into an old-school ensemble energy, one that draws its charm from performers with sharply distinct comic instincts.
The title, release date, and complete ensemble have not been officially announced yet. What has clearly emerged, however, is the film’s attempt to blend a character-driven comedy with the sort of star value that instantly widens its appeal across generations of Hindi film audiences.
Johnny Lever’S Recent And Upcoming Work
Johnny Lever was most recently seen in Be Happy in 2025, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video. He also featured in Badass Ravi Kumar and Housefull 5 in 2025, extending a steady run in commercial Hindi cinema and broad-family entertainers.
In 2026, Lever has confirmed projects including Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Welcome to the Jungle, alongside this untitled Farhad Samji comedy. At a stage in his career where nostalgia and consistency both work in his favour, a film centered on his comic persona and boosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar gives him a rare, high-visibility vehicle with genuine event-film energy.
That is what makes this development stand out. A Johnny Lever-led comedy already carries familiarity and warmth for audiences, but the addition of three major stars in special appearances turns the project into a much bigger talking point within the Hindi film trade and among fans alike.
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