12 May,2026 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan with Raashi Khanna (Pic/X)
When was the last time you walked out of a movie theatre after a truly laughter-filled family entertainer? This December, one film is aiming to deliver exactly that, and much more. The December release slate is flooding and will see a mix of genres at the theatres.
Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan and filmmaker Anees Bazmee are reuniting for a big-screen comedy, with the untitled film officially set to release in cinemas on December 4, 2026.
The film recently wrapped a major shooting schedule in Kerala, with the makers expected to unveil a fresh still featuring Akshay Kumar in the coming days.
The project marks the return of one of Hindi cinema's most successful actor-director collaborations. Known for delivering crowd-pleasing entertainers packed with humour, chaos and mass appeal, the Akshay-Anees reunion is already being positioned as one of the year's biggest commercial offerings.
Backed by Sri Venkateswara Creations, the film features an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, with Raashii Khanna in a pivotal role alongside Vijay Raaz and Sudesh Lehri.
The film also reunites Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan on screen, reviving a pairing that has delivered several memorable films over the years and continues to enjoy strong audience recall.
Produced by Shirish Reddy and Kuldeep Rathore in association with Cape of Good Films, the untitled comedy marks the 60th production venture of Sri Venkateswara Creations.
With production progressing as scheduled, the film is shaping up to be one of the biggest family entertainers lined up for the end of 2026. In a year packed with action spectacles and event films, this one aims to bring families back to the big screen.
