Overview
- Akshay Kumar, speaking Saturday on Subhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel, said the film is "not happening as of now" and is not on track for the next year.
- The pause stems from a court dispute over franchise ownership, with Seven Arts International challenging producer Firoz Nadiadwala’s control in the Madras High Court.
- Kumar denied any rift with co-stars Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty, noting the trio is working together on Welcome to the Jungle.
- Director Priyadarshan said the rights issue is still not resolved and that work will begin only after it is sorted out.
- Paresh Rawal briefly quit the project in May 2025, prompting reports of a Rs 25 crore claim by Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films, before Rawal returned.