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Ali Abbas Zafar Starts Mumbai Shoot With Ahaan Panday for New Action Romance

The launch signals Zafar's return to a large-scale Yash Raj Films–backed spectacle.

Overview

  • The director confirmed principal photography with a social post from Mumbai featuring Ahaan Panday and the caption, "Power isn’t given… it’s taken… Ready to roll @ahaanpandayy."
  • The first schedule is expected to run about a month in Mumbai, with reports indicating a move to London in May for a major action sequence.
  • The film pairs Ahaan Panday with Sharvari, while entertainment reports say Nishaanchi actor Aaishvary Thackeray is in talks to play the antagonist.
  • Coverage cites extensive preparation by Ahaan, including hand-to-hand combat work and weapons training for a more action-forward turn.
  • Trade reporting points to a targeted July 2026 wrap and an early 2027 theatrical release, described as planned timelines rather than confirmed dates.