Ajith Kumar recently returned to the big screen with the re-release of his film Mankatha, which hits theaters on January 23, 2026. Now, director Adhik Ravichandran has shared an update on the superstar’s next venture, tentatively titled AK64.
Director Adhik Ravichandran confirms shooting for Ajith Kumar’s AK64 to begin in February 2026
Speaking to the press after watching the re-release of Mankatha, director Adhik Ravichandran confirmed that his next film, AK64, starring Ajith Kumar, will go on floors in February 2026.
The director said, “In February, we will start shooting. As of now, all I can say is that there will be a lot of surprises for everyone. We made Good Bad Ugly for the fans, but this time it will be an entertaining film for all kinds of audiences. We have some surprises, and we will reveal them one by one. There are some new aspects in the film that everyone will enjoy.”
In an earlier media interaction, Ajith Kumar himself had confirmed that he will soon start shooting for his next cinematic venture. As the superstar is currently involved in his racing career, he will be reuniting with the Good Bad Ugly director for the second time in a row.
Ajit Kumar’s work front
Ajith Kumar was last seen in the action drama Good Bad Ugly. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film tells the story of former crime boss AK, better known as Red Dragon.
After the birth of his son, the gangster decides to atone for his crime-filled past and serves an 18-year prison sentence. However, upon his release, he learns that his son has been framed for a crime he did not commit.
AK is then forced to return to his old ways to find out who targeted his son and clear his name once and for all.
Apart from the superstar, Good Bad Ugly stars Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Prabhu, Prasanna, Karthikeya Dev, Priya Prakash Varrier, Jackie Shroff, Shine Tom Chacko and many others in lead roles. The film is currently streaming on Netflix.
Recently, Ajit Kumar’s iconic film Mankatha was re-released in theatres. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the crime action comedy stars Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashwin Kakumanu and many others in lead roles.
