Overview
- Variety India reports Akshay Kumar has been cast as the lead antagonist opposite Ajay Devgn, though the filmmakers have not issued an official confirmation.
- The new installment is described as larger in scale than previous films and is said to introduce fantasy elements while retaining the series’ comic tone.
- Production is expected to begin by the end of February at Film City in Mumbai, with the team targeting an early 2027 theatrical release.
- Plans call for a two-tier security detail on set that includes local police and private guards, with around 60 personnel, following the recent firing incident near the director’s home.
- Ajay Devgn anchors the returning ensemble of Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, Shreyas Talpade and others, with some casting details still pending formal announcements.