Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan Reunite for New Comedy-Drama in Kerala

Bollywood favorites Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are reuniting for a new comedy-drama directed by Anees Bazmee, with filming taking place in Kerala. This marks their fourth collaboration, following successful films like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' and 'Mission Mangal'. Akshay shared his excitement on social media, hoping their on-screen chemistry continues to bring them luck. Meanwhile, both actors are busy with other projects, including Akshay's recent film 'Bhooth Bangla' and Vidya's role in 'Raja Shivaji'. Read on to learn more about their upcoming ventures and fan reactions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 23, 2026, 16:06 IST

Exciting Reunion of Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan

Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are set to collaborate once again in a new comedy-drama directed by Anees Bazmee. The duo has previously worked together in popular films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Heyy Babyy (2007), and Mission Mangal (2019). Akshay recently shared a video on his Instagram, revealing their journey to Kerala for the film's shoot, following his latest appearance in Bhooth Bangla.

Details About the Upcoming Film

As they embark on this new project, Akshay expressed his excitement about working with Vidya for the fourth time, hoping their successful chemistry continues to bring them luck. He captioned his post, "Next stop: God’s own country, the magical Keralam. Anees Bazmi’s next is my fourth film with the ever fabulous @balanvidya and I hope the good luck charm of our jodi continues." Fans have shown enthusiasm, reminiscing about their previous roles together.

In response to the video, one fan commented, "OG manjulika with Dr Aditya Shrivastava from Bhool Bhulaiyaa," highlighting their beloved pairing.

Current Projects of Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan

Recently, Akshay was featured in Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, marking their reunion after 14 years. The film follows Arjun Maurya (played by Akshay), who travels to Mangalpur for his sister's wedding at their ancestral home. Despite warnings about a local legend of a demon named Vadhusur, who is said to cause brides to vanish on their wedding night, Arjun remains skeptical until he faces the legend himself.

The cast includes notable actors such as Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, and Mithila Palkar, creating a rich ensemble for this comedy-drama. Meanwhile, Vidya is set to appear in Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, which tells the story of the legendary warrior king's rise to power. Vidya portrays Badi Begum, a significant figure in the Bijapur Sultanate, who played a crucial role in the royal court and opposed Shivaji Maharaj. This film is scheduled for release on May 1.