Sunny Deol, Kill director Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt team up for action project: Report
Sunny Deol is set to star in a new action thriller directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, produced by a major South Indian studio and a well-known Hindi producer. The actor's latest release, Border 2, is still running in theatres.
Fresh off the success of Border 2, Sunny Deol is now reportedly gearing up for his next with director Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt of Kill fame. The new project is believed to be an action film, right up Deol's alley. As reported by Pinkvilla, the project will be produced by a leading South Indian studio along with a prominent Hindi producer. It is expected to begin filming in the second half of 2026. Details about the film are currently under wraps, but industry sources indicate it will be a high-profile release in the coming years.
At 68, Deol remains a popular figure in Indian cinema, with his recent film Border 2 achieving notable box office success -- even crossing the benchmark of Rs 300 crore nett domestically. The film also established Deol's enduring appeal across different generations. His collaboration with Bhatt, who was appreciated for directing the Lakshya Lalwani and Raghav Juyal starrer, signals a new direction for both of them within the action genre.
The new film is described by those involved as a large-scale production featuring major action sequences and notable star power. The report quoted a source close to the development as saying, "It’s a big-scale action film, packed with massy moments and whistle-worthy sequences. The narrative is rooted, raw, and real, and audiences will get to see Sunny Deol in a completely new avatar."
Following the success of Kill, Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt is expected to bring his distinctive style to this collaboration. The film's storyline is said to be grounded and realistic, offering a fresh perspective compared to previous works in the genre. Producers are keeping further details, including the title and supporting cast, confidential for now.
The report further mentioned insiders suggesting that "Sunny Deol is thrilled to explore this new world of action under Bhatt’s direction."
Meanwhile, the actor is also gearing up for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part I, in which he plays the role of Lord Hanuman. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, is scheduled to hit the screens as the big Diwali release this year.