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The year 2026 began on a surprising note as news broke that Akshay Kumar had signed on for the third installment of the OMG series. The reports further claimed that this time, he would be joined by Rani Mukerji, who would be headlining the film. And thats not all. This film wont be called OMG 3 but instead has been named Oh My Goddess. has learned that the film in question is indeed being made and has found more information on the film. EXCLUSIVE: Rani Mukerji-starrer Oh My Goddess to go on floors in February; Akshay Kumar to have an extended cameo on the scale of OMG 2 A source told , Oh My Goddess goes on floors in February. It was reported that Akshay Kumar would have a special appearance and would shoot for only a day or two. However, the truth is that he has an extended cameo and has devoted many more days to filming. In fact, his screen time is the same or almost as the one he had in OMG 2 (2023). The source further said, The script was locked last year. Its a unique idea and director Amit Rai has gone one step ahead this time to give the audience a novel experience within the OMG world. Everyone in the team is excited about the film and taking it on the floors. Also, Akshay Kumar and Rani Mukerji havent shared screen space ever and this has added to the buzz within and outside the industry. Meanwhile, Rani Mukerji is all set to have a busy 2026. An industry insider commented, Ranis Mardaani 3 releases in cinemas on February 27. If Oh My Goddess indeed goes on floors next month, shell be juggling both the shoot of the film as well as the promotions of her cop drama. Shell also be filming for Shah Rukh Khans much-awaited flick, King.This means that after a long time, Rani will have two releases this year. OMG 3 is expected to arrive in cinemas in 2027.

Bhooth Bangla is among the most anticipated horror comedies of the year, with audiences eagerly awaiting its release. The film marks the reunion of the king of horror comedies, director Priyadarshan, and actor Akshay Kumar after 14 years, an exciting collaboration that promises pure entertainment. The excitement has only grown since the launch of the first poster, followed by an intriguing motion poster that further amplified the already soaring buzz around the film. Now, after a long wait, the film finally has its release date, and the much-awaited horror comedy is set to hit cinema halls on May 15, 2026. CONFIRMED! Akshay Kumars Bhooth Bangla postponed from April, now set for May 15, 2026 release The excitement has reached new heights with the biggest announcement of the day: the much-awaited Bhooth Bangla is officially releasing on 15th May 2026. With anticipation continuing to rise, the release date announcement has only intensified the buzz further. Bringing the perfect blend of horror and comedy from the masters of the genre, director Priyadarshan and superstar Akshay Kumar, the film is poised to recreate the cinematic magic audiences have been missing for a long time. Announcing the release date, the makers took to their social media and shared the poster with the caption -"Bangle se ek khabar aayi hai! The doors open on 15th May 2026 See you in cinemas #BhoothBangla" What truly makes Bhooth Bangla a complete entertainer is its stellar ensemble cast, featuring icons like Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Asrani, and Wamiqa Gabbi. Parts of the film have also been shot across Rajasthan, Jaipur, and Hyderabad, adding rich visual texture to the narrative. Seeing this powerhouse lineup reunite in a Priyadarshan film after so many years already promises a wildly entertaining cinematic ride. With this legendary comedy crew coming together once again, audiences can surely expect another magical experience on the big screen. After all, they have delivered multiple unforgettable gems in the past, so just imagine the madness when they all unite in Bhooth Bangla.Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Akshay Kumars production house, Cape of Good Films. The film is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali. The story is written by Akash A Kaushik and screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair and Priyadarshan. The dialogues are by Rohan Shankar. Produced by Ekta Kapoors Balaji Telefilms.

Although they have remained the best of friends over the years, Rani Mukerji and Akshay Kumar, believe it or not, have never worked together in any film so far. This is about to change. Rani Mukerji and Akshay Kumar are coming together for the first time in director Amit Rais OMG 3.#Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar to play God for the third time in OMG 3 Apparently, Akshay, who played Lord Krishna in the first film titled OMG! Oh My God (2012) and Lord Shiva in OMG 2 (2023)will be cast as God again in part 3. Right now, director Amit Rai is focusing on finishing and releasing a film called Dharma ,which he shot with Pankaj Tripathi and Pavan Malhotra in Bihar. The film stars newcomers in the lead. It also features two hundred dogs. Rai plunges into OMG 3 with Rani and Akshay as soon as Dharma is complete.

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are reuniting after 14 long years on the horror comedy Bhooth Bangla.The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor with Akshay Kumar and was announced to release on April 3, 2025. However, has exclusively learnt that the film is getting postponed and a new release date will be announced soon. EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshans Bhooth Bangla release date postponed in anticipation of the Dhurandhar 2 wave; new date to be announced shortly A source close to the project shared with , "Akshay Kumar is aware that Dhurandhar 2 could rewrite history at the box office and doesn't want to arrive in the middle of what could be a historic moment of Indian Cinema. He is a smart businessman, and also saw how the first part of Dhurandhar took a hit on the Christmas release, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.He has discussed the idea of delay with Ekta Kapoor, and will be announcing a new date soon." The source also confirmed that for Akshay, it is always about business acumen and not ego. "Akshay isn't someone who would claim ownership of a date just because he announced it first. He thinks for the industry, and after a long chat with Aditya Dhar and Jyoti Deshpande about Dhurandhar 2 , he has himself decided to push the horror comedy back by a month or two," the source told .

In a major development that has sent waves through Bollywood, actress Rani Mukerji is reported to have signed on to star alongside Akshay Kumar in the highly anticipated third instalment of the Oh My God franchise, titled OMG 3. The collaboration would mark the first time these two stalwarts of Hindi cinema have shared screen space, sparking excitement among fans and industry watchers alike. Rani Mukerji to join Akshay Kumar in OMG 3, marking their FIRST-EVER on-screen pairing: Report A source close to the project told entertainment portal Pinkvilla that Mukerjis addition elevates the film into what could be one of the biggest casting coups in recent years. This is easily one of the biggest castings in recent years. Oh My God is among Akshay Kumars most loved franchises, and its only getting bigger with Rani Mukerji joining the film. Her presence will add immense gravitas and freshness to the narrative, the source said. Oh My God and its sequel OMG 2 have built a reputation for blending social commentary with entertainment. The first film explored themes of blind faith, while OMG 2 tackled the sensitive subject of sex education in Indian schools with Kumar returning in a divine role that resonated with Indian audiences. While specific plot details for OMG 3 are still under wraps, the franchises creative team led once again by director Amit Rai is reportedly aiming to push the envelope further, with a story that is bigger, more relevant and hard-hitting than the previous instalments, according to the same insider. Akshay was clear that OMG 3 had to scale up in every aspect, from story, emotions, to performances, and Rani coming on board has made the film even bigger, the source added. The project is currently in pre-production and is expected to go on floors by mid-2026, according to reports, with makers planning a formal announcement in the coming weeks.

Birthday girl Vidya Balan gets an unexpected gift from Anees Bazmee. She begins shooting for the filmmakers next, which also stars Akshay Kumar, from January 15. The shooting will continue till January 20. #Vidya Balan Anees Bazmee to shoot his next comedy with Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan from January 15 After Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Heyy Babyy in 2007, Thank You in 2011 and Mission Mangal in 2019, VidyaBalan andAkshayKumar are coming together again.AneesBazmee earlier directed the pair in the comedy Thank You.On probing the captivating casting, one came to know thatAneeswould be tapping into Vidya-Akshays combined comic capabilities. Everyone knows ofAkshays impeccable comic timing. But Vidya,who has flaunted a fleeting flair for the funnies inAnees Bhool Bhulaiya 3 ,would be exposing her humour fangs like never before.

2026 will kick off on a massy note for Akshay Kumar, as hes all set to begin shooting for Anees Bazmees next entertainer. It has now emerged that the film will go on floors in the second half of January. REVEALED: Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan-Anees Bazmee film to go on floors on January 19 in Mumbai; Dil Raju clarifies on Sankranthiki Vasthunam remake reports As per an Instagram post by Vickey Lalwani, the shooting will commence in Mumbai on January 19. Around two weeks ago, Anees Bazmee confirmed to Mid-Day that he is indeed reuniting with Akshay Kumar after Thank You (2011). He also said, There is mutual love and respect between us. When I told him about this film, he was more than happy. A few days after this interview, it was reported that Vidya Balan will be paired opposite Akshay Kumar. Vickey Lalwani, in his post, revealed that he spoke to producer Dil Raju, who confirmed that Akshay and Vidya are indeed signed for the film. It has been reported that the project is a remake of Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025). Dil Raju told Vickey Lalwani that the Akshay-Anees film is not a remake per se and only the basic concept has been taken from the Venkatesh-starrer. This project also marks Akshay and Vidyas first on-screen collaboration in six years, following their successful work in Mission Mangal (2019). Earlier, reported that Anees Bazmee's next is expected to feature two prominent female characters, with Vidya playing one of the leads. While details about the second female role and storyline are still under wraps, insiders suggest it will balance humour, emotion, and strong character arcs, elements Bazmee and Akshay are both known for. This film will be produced by Dil Rajus banner, Sri Venkateswara Creations. Producer Sirish of this production house told Gulte at the recently concluded 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) that they plan to make a film with superstar Salman Khan and that it would be directed by Vamshi Paidipally, known for directing popular films such as Munna (2007), Brindavanam (2010), Yevadu (2014), Oopiri (2016), Maharshi (2019) and Varisu (2023). Lastly, Sirish also confirmed that their esteemed production house will produce a film starring superstar Pawan Kalyan.

After assembling 18 actors for Housefull 5 , Bollywoods ensemble trend has grown even bigger with Welcome To The Jungle , which brings together a massive 24-member cast - Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Tusshar Kapoor, and several others. The scale of Welcome To The Jungle signals a clear step up in ambition when it comes to multi-starrer projects in mainstream Hindi cinema. After Housefull 5s 18-star cast, Welcome To The Jungle ups the scale with 24 actors Welcome To The Jungle recently wrapped its year-end shooting schedule in Mumbai, marking an important milestone for the large-scale production. To announce the wrap and extend Christmas wishes, Akshay Kumar shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring the cast. The clip hinted at Akshay being seen in two different avatars in the film a younger and an older version adding intrigue to the project. Announcing the wrap, the actor wrote, Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas from the giant cast of Welcome to the Jungle! In cinemas 2026. Never have I ever been part of something so big none of us have. We cant wait to present our gift to you. Its a wrap, people! Well done, gang. Such a huge effort from everyone involved in making this happen. From our big family to yours at home, we wish you nothing but the best for 2026. With its 24-actor ensemble and a 2026 theatrical release locked in, Welcome To The Jungle stands out as one of the largest multi-starrer films currently in the pipeline, reflecting the industrys growing appetite for scale-driven, ensemble-led spectacles.

Indian television may be on the cusp of its next major game-show moment. After Kaun Banega Crorepati redefined appointment viewing with Amitabh Bachchan at its helm, Sony Entertainment Television is now gearing up to introduce another globally recognised format to Indian audiences Wheel of Fortune, with Akshay Kumar set to host. Akshay Kumar to host Wheel of Fortune as Sony brings global game show to Indian TV The move is being seen as one of the most high-profile television developments of the year, with Sony placing its full weight behind the project. At the centre of this strategy is Akshay Kumar, whose casting is widely viewed as the cornerstone of the shows Indian adaptation. Industry insiders suggest the channel is aiming to build a large-scale, family-friendly entertainment property that can resonate across age groups, regions, and viewing platforms. For over two decades, Indian televisions game-show space has been largely synonymous with Kaun Banega Crorepati, proving that audiences gravitate towards intelligent formats when fronted by a trusted and familiar face. With Wheel of Fortune, Sony appears to be attempting a fresh reinvention of that space. Sources indicate that Akshay Kumar was always the first and only choice to lead the show. Industry sources confirm that Sony has acquired the Indian rights to Wheel of Fortune, one of the longest-running and most successful game shows in global television history. The channel is expected to begin shooting by mid-January. While the format itself carries strong international credibility, it is Akshays association that has generated the most buzz within television circles. Akshay brings a rare combination of superstar credibility and everyday relatability, a source revealed. He connects effortlessly with both metro audiences and small-town India. Hes quick on his feet, naturally funny, warm with contestants, and never intimidating which is exactly what a show like Wheel of Fortune needs. The project also marks Akshay Kumars return to mainstream television hosting after earlier successful stints. Sony is reportedly betting on his ability to elevate the format without overpowering it. Known for his humour, infectious energy, and instinctive crowd connect, Akshay is expected to play an active role in shaping the tone of the Indian adaptation. Originally launched in the United States in the 1970s, Wheel of Fortune has been adapted in over 60 countries and continues to be one of the most recognisable game shows worldwide. Sources add that Sony is investing heavily in production design, featuring a visually grand set, a larger-than-life wheel, and immersive sound design aimed at delivering a premium prime-time viewing experience. With a globally proven format and one of Bollywoods most bankable stars at the forefront, Sony is positioning Wheel of Fortune as a potential prime-time leader anchored by Akshay Kumars star power and broad-based appeal.

Bollywood superstars Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are reportedly set to share the screen once again in an upcoming project directed by Anees Bazmee, according to Filmfare. The film marks a significant reunion for the actor-director duo, who last worked together 14 years ago on Thank You (2011). Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan to reunite in Anees Bazmees next: Report After weeks of speculation about the casting, Filmfare has reported that Vidya Balan has been roped in as one of the leading ladies for the untitled movie. This casting decision was unanimously welcomed by the team, insiders say, signaling strong confidence in the pairing. A source close to the production told the publication, Akshay and Vidya share effortless chemistry as actors, something audiences have loved in films like Heyy Babyy (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Mission Mangal (2019).Off screen too, they share a warm equation, which made this an easy yes for everyone involved. The new film is expected to feature two prominent female characters, with Vidya playing one of the leads. While details about the second female role and storyline are still under wraps, insiders suggest it will balance humour, emotion, and strong character arcs, elements Bazmee and Akshay are both known for. This project also marks Akshay and Vidyas first on-screen collaboration in six years, following their successful work in Mission Mangal.Their pairing has long been popular with audiences, particularly after the cult success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa.Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar continues to stay busy with multiple films in progress, including Welcome To The Jungle , Haiwaan , and Bhooth Bhangla.