Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is all set to start shooting for his next big-budget action thriller film with director Balaji in the first week of February 2026, after the project was postponed by almost two months due to commitments related to his current release. border 2.
Sunny Deol’s action thriller with director Balaji to go on floors in February after delay: Report
The yet-untitled film – which marks Deol’s first collaboration with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s banner Excel Entertainment – was initially scheduled to go on floors in December 2025. However, reportedly, those plans were adjusted to accommodate the actor’s promotional schedule. border 2. Sources familiar with the project confirmed that Deol is expected to join the set on February 10.
A report in Mid-Day quoted a person close to the production as saying that the delay was mutually agreed upon. “Are associated with Sunny’s campaign. border 2. Instead of rushing into the shoot, the makers felt it would be best to take the project forward and start with full focus,” the source informed.
Preparations for the film are already underway. Director Balaji, who will be collaborating with Deol in this large-scale thriller, is said to have chalked out an elaborate shooting schedule. According to insiders, the first phase of production will take place in Andheri, Mumbai, with principal photography planned to be completed by summer 2026.
Although specific plot details and the entire cast have not been officially announced yet, the project is expected to feature high-octane action sequences and expand on Sunny Deol’s exposure to the thriller genre. The film represents an important creative partnership for both Deol and Excel Entertainment, which is also set to lead to other medium to big budget releases in the coming years.
Sunny Deol’s 2026 line-up already includes major films border 2 And Lahore 1947as well as mythological epics Ramayana: Part 1.
