Sunny Deol is not slowing down after his big-screen run with Border 2. The veteran star, long celebrated for his larger-than-life action persona, is now lining up another adrenaline-heavy project that looks set to double down on massy spectacle.
In a development that has already sparked strong industry interest, Sunny Deol is gearing up to collaborate with filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, who recently made headlines for redefining gritty action with Kill.
The update arrives at a time when Deol continues to stay firmly in the spotlight, with Border 2 positioned as a major talking point for exhibitors and trade watchers alike. Against this backdrop, the prospect of Deol joining hands with Bhatt, a director known for sharp staging and raw intensity, signals a move toward a newer, harder-edged action canvas.
Sunny Deol and Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt lock a high-octane action thriller
Sunny Deol will headline a yet-untitled “big-scale action film” to be directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt. The report adds that the film is expected to go on floors in the second half of 2026, with the makers keeping story and casting details under wraps for now.
A source close to the development saying, “It’s a big-scale action film, packed with massy moments and whistle-worthy sequences. The narrative is rooted, raw, and real, and audiences will get to see Sunny Deol in a completely new avatar.”
That same report notes the actor is keen to explore a different action space under Bhatt’s direction, making this an intriguing blend of Deol’s crowd-pleasing screen presence and the director’s contemporary, stylised grit.
Producers revealed: Mythri Movie Makers and Madhu Mantena back the project
The upcoming Sunny Deol and Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Madhu Mantena. The backing is significant, given Mythri Movie Makers’ track record of mounting large-scale commercial cinema, while Mantena has been associated with ambitious, talent-driven mainstream films.
While the title, supporting cast, and the broader plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, the producers attached suggest that scale and theatrical spectacle are central to the film’s creative vision.
For context, Bhatt’s Kill drew attention for its close-quarters, high-intensity action design, and this collaboration could translate that sensibility onto a broader commercial canvas with Deol front and centre.
Kartik Aaryan Film Postponed For Now
Kartik Aaryan was reportedly in advanced talks with Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the director of the critically acclaimed action thriller Kill (2024). The project is described as a mythological action adventure that could appeal to both classes and masses.
According to sources, Kartik has been offered a one of a kind film by the talented filmmaker. The young actor is excited about the project as the subject is commercial, novel, and has tremendous potential.
For now that project is on hold though and might happen later next year after Sunny Deol film.
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