Akshay Kumar Reunites with Anees Bazmee for New Comedy; Shares 2026 Growth Mantra

• Akshay Kumar shared a New Year 2026 message on Instagram, emphasizing growth and patience with a photo under an orange tree.
• He is set to reunite with filmmaker Anees Bazmee for a new comedy film, their fourth collaboration after hits like Welcome and Singh Is Kinng.
• Anees Bazmee confirmed the project to Mid-Day, stating the script is almost complete and shooting will begin soon.
• The film is rumored to be a remake of the Telugu action-comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam, though Bazmee did not confirm.
• Akshay's recent film was Housefull 5, and his upcoming project is the star-studded comedy Welcome To The Jungle.

Why It Matters: Akshay Kumar kicks off 2026 with a message of patience and a new comedy film with Anees Bazmee.