fans of Foul play The franchise was left disappointed after producer Firoz Nadiadwala recently confirmed that Priyadarshan would not be directing. rigging 3. The filmmaker himself later confirmed the development, putting an end to speculations surrounding his involvement in the long-awaited comedy sequel.
Priyadarshan confirms ninth film with Akshay Kumar after walking out of Hera Pheri 3
This update came as a shock to fans, especially since the Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan combination has given many memorable comedy films over the years. The excitement between the two had already been revived ghost banglawhich marked their reunion after many years. They are also collaborating on an upcoming film beastCo-starring Saif Ali Khan.
Now, a latest report suggests that Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are gearing up to come together once again, which will be their ninth film together.
Comedy thriller will start by the end of the year
According to a report in Mid-Day, this is Priyadarshan’s next directorial film after his exit. rigging 3 It will be a comedy thriller starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role. The film will reportedly be produced by TIPS and is expected to go on floors by the end of 2026.
A source told the publication, “Priyadarshan has written the story, which is a combination of entertainment and thriller. The film will be out by the end of the year, possibly in December. Akki and he are excited about the project because although he has attempted comedy and thriller in the past, he feels it belongs to a genre he has never attempted before. He will be developing the script with Rohan Shankar, who has also worked on it. ghost bangla”
Priyadarshan confirmed the cooperation
Earlier reports had suggested that Priyadarshan would direct a drama film starring Pankaj Tripathi in the second half of 2026, before venturing into the film with Mohanlal. However, both projects have reportedly been shelved.
When contacted by Mid-Day, Priyadarshan confirmed the latest development, saying, “My next film is with Akshay Kumar and Tips.”
Although the filmmaker did not reveal further details about the project, his statement confirms that the collaboration officially exists.
