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Sunny Deol, Jyotika Headline New Action Thriller From Excel Entertainment and A. R. Murugadoss

Excel Entertainment partners with A. R. Murugadoss for their first project together.

Overview

  • The film was officially announced on January 25 with a puja and launch photos featuring Sunny Deol, Jyotika, director Balaji Ganesh and producer Ritesh Sidhwani.
  • Producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar are backing the project with A. R. Murugadoss, marking a maiden collaboration between the banner and the filmmaker.
  • Balaji Ganesh directs in his feature debut, with industry reports noting he previously assisted Murugadoss on Sikandar.
  • Principal photography is scheduled to begin in February 2026 after an earlier December 2025 start was revised, with makers describing the film as a high‑octane, large‑canvas action thriller.
  • A clapboard at the launch displayed ‘Antony’ as the working title, with the final title yet to be announced.