Akshay Kumar to play quirky tiger hunter in Priyadarshan’s 99th comedy

Akshay Kumar is reportedly set to reunite with filmmaker Priyadarshan for a yet-untitled comedy set in the 1970s. The actor is expected to play an eccentric tiger hunter in the film, which will reportedly mark Priyadarshan’s 99th directorial venture.

According to reports, the makers are planning a three-month shooting schedule across Rajasthan and Mumbai, with a possible schedule in Bhopal also being explored. An official announcement from the team is awaited.

Akshay Kumar to play a quirky tiger hunter in Priyadarshan’s next comedy

After ‘Haiwaan’, Akshay Kumar is reportedly preparing to collaborate with Priyadarshan once again, this time for a comedy set in the 1970s. According to reports, the actor will portray an eccentric tiger hunter in the yet-untitled film.

The project is expected to mark Priyadarshan’s 99th directorial venture. While the makers have not officially announced the title or disclosed details of the storyline, preparations for production are reportedly underway.According to Hindustan Times, “The film goes on the floors in the last week of November.” The production is expected to continue for approximately three months, with filming planned across several locations.

Priyadarshan plans a three-month shooting schedule across Rajasthan and Mumbai

The team is reportedly planning to shoot in Rajasthan, where locations suited to the film’s setting are being explored. A specially constructed set in Mumbai is also expected to be used for the production. Meanwhile, the makers are scouting locations in Bhopal as they work towards finalising the shooting schedule.The film’s 1970s setting is expected to influence its production design and visual style. However, details about the plot, the characters and the central conflict remain under wraps.

If the reported timeline holds, filming will begin in the last week of November and continue for around three months. The makers have yet to confirm the schedule officially.

Annu Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav reportedly join the cast

Actors Annu Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav have reportedly been brought on board for the comedy. The search for the female lead is said to be underway, with the actor yet to be finalised. Priyadarshan has reportedly written the film with screenwriter Rohan Shankar.

The two have also worked together on ‘Bhooth Bangla’, another project associated with Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar. While the reported casting has generated interest, the makers are yet to confirm the ensemble or share further details about the characters.

Priyadarshan has also indicated that he will speak about the project once it is finalised.“Let the project get locked then I will talk,” the filmmaker told the afore mentioned publication.

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan recently collaborated on ‘Haiwaan’

The reported comedy will follow ‘Haiwaan’, a neo-noir crime thriller written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher, with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal appearing in a cameo. ‘Haiwaan’ brought Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together on screen after 18 years. Their previous collaboration was ‘Tashan’, which was released in 2008.The thriller also marked the final screen appearance of veteran actor Asrani, who died in October 2025, according to the supplied source copy.

‘Haiwaan’ was released theatrically on September 11, 2026, and reportedly received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and audiences.