Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan likely to reunite after 6 years on screen for Anees Bazmee’s next film: Reports

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan likely to reunite

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are poised to share the screen again in an upcoming movie directed by Anees Bazmee, as per the source. The collaboration has been widely discussed over the past few weeks, and recent reports indicate that Vidya Balan has officially come on board as one of the female leads opposite Akshay.

This project marks a notable reunion for Akshay and Anees Bazmee, who last worked together in Mission Mangal in 2019. The new film is expected to blend humour, strong character arcs and engaging storytellingelements both Anees Bazmee and Akshay are known for.

As quoted by Hindustan Times, an insider cleared the air about the main lead and said, “Akshay and Vidya share effortless chemistry as actors, as has been evident with films such as Heyy Babyy (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Mission Mangal in the past. Off screen too they share a good equation. Which is why it was a resounding yes from everyone in the team when Vidya’s name popped up. The story will see two female actors, and one of them will be her.” Akshay and Vidya will be reuniting six years after Mission Mangal.

Vidya Balan’s casting has been described as a unanimous decision by the film’s team, who believe her chemistry with Akshay—seen in past hits such as Heyy Babyy (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Mission Mangal (2019)—will bring depth and appeal to the new narrative. The duo is reuniting on screen for the first time in six years since Mission Mangal.

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While specific plot details and the title remain under wraps, industry insiders say the script is designed to give both leads substantial roles, balancing humour with emotional depth. The film is among several high-profile projects lined up for Akshay Kumar, who continues to maintain a busy slate with multiple releases in 2026.