Akshay Kumar is moving swiftly between film schedules, having returned from a month-long shoot in the UK for ‘Samuk’ before heading to Dehradun for Anees Bazmee’s upcoming untitled family comedy. According to a report by Mid-Day, the actor will spend five days filming a special song for the entertainer, with the makers reportedly allocating around Rs 1 crore to the track. The film also stars Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna.
Akshay Kumar heads to Dehradun for a Rs 1 crore song
Akshay returned from the UK on October 12 after shooting for ‘Samuk’ and left for Dehradun within two days, according to a source quoted in the Mid-Day report. With the makers keen to complete the song before the third week of October, the actor is expected to film the track over five days.The publication stated that there was no break between Kumar’s two shooting schedules, adding that the actor was happy to return to the world of comedy for Bazmee’s film.The song is reportedly being planned as one of the major highlights of the movie, with a budget of approximately Rs 1 crore. The production is expected to feature elaborate sets and a larger-than-life presentation, in keeping with the film’s entertainment-driven tone.
Vijay Ganguly to choreograph the special post-credit song
National Award choreographer Vijay Ganguly, of ‘Shararat’ fame has reportedly been brought on board to design the track. According to the source cited by Mid-Day, the song will be a special post-credit sequence, with the makers planning a grand treatment for it. Vidya Balan is also likely to feature in the number, although her portions are expected to be filmed separately and incorporated into the song later. Her participation in the track has not been confirmed by the makers.The song is being mounted as a special addition to the film, with Kumar expected to lead the sequence. Further details about its music, setting and final presentation have not been officially announced.
Akshay Kumar reunites with Anees Bazmee after 15 years
The upcoming comedy marks Kumar’s reunion with director Anees Bazmee 15 years after they collaborated on ‘Thank You’ (2011). The untitled film also brings Kumar and Vidya Balan together again, following their earlier collaborations in ‘Heyy Babyy’ (2007), ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ (2007) and ‘Mission Mangal’ (2019).The makers are yet to announce the film’s official title and release date.
Akshay Kumar on the work front
This year, Akshay Kumar was seen in director Priyadarshan’s comic caper ‘Bhooth Bangla’ which released in April and followed it up with ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ in June. The actor was also seen in Priyadarshan’s thriller ‘Haiwaan’ alongside Saif Ali Khan.