Overview
- Filmfare, as cited by Bollywood Hungama, reports Vidya Balan has been roped in opposite Akshay Kumar for Anees Bazmee’s untitled film.
- Anees Bazmee told Mid-Day the project is a comedy with a script nearly complete, and he indicated filming could begin soon.
- Insiders suggest the film features two prominent female roles, with details on the second lead and the storyline undisclosed.
- The pairing would mark Kumar and Balan’s first film together since Mission Mangal and a fresh Bazmee–Kumar team-up after Thank You (2011).
- News18, citing Pinkvilla, says the film is in pre-production with a reported target to go on floors in February 2026, with broader casting underway.