Akshay Kumar to team up with Fukrey director Mrigdeep Singh Lamba for an out-and-out comic entertainer; Deets inside

From the start of his career, the comic timing of Akshay Kumar is something that is appreciated by all. Known for comedy franchises like Housefull, Welcome, and Hera Pheri and others, Kumar is seen in his quirkiest self. Speaking of comedy, the latest news suggests Akshay is set to collaborate with a Fukrey director Mrigdeep Singh Lamba. Although details of the same are still under wraps, reportedly, it will be a blend of situational and physical comedy.

Details on the upcoming movie of Akshay Kumar

In a recent Pinkvilla report, a source confirmed the upcoming collaboration. They said, “Akshay also loves the comedy genre and has been looking out for scripts that do justice to his impeccable comic timing. He recently met Mrigdeep Singh Lamba and was bowled over by the idea, as the director is looking to create yet another ‘Hatke’ world after the Fukrey Franchise. It’s an out-and-out comic entertainer, which marries physical and situational comedy.”

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Furthermore, the source also added, “Much like all comedies, this one too will have an ensemble full of talented actors as the inter-character dynamics will lead to comic scenarios on the screen. The casting is currently underway.” These reports suggest that the film is written by Gautam Mehra whereas it will be produced by Mahaveer Jain. Details on the cast and the rest of the crew are still under wraps.

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the action entertainer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. The movie also features him alongside Tiger Shroff, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Prithviraj Sukumaran, among others. The film is slated for release during Eid 2024. Besides this, he also has films like Welcome To The Jungle, Housefull 5, Sarfira, among others in the pipeline.

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