Rani Mukerji onboarded for Akshay Kumar's Oh My God 3; film to go on the floors in mid-2026

Rani Mukerji

If the latest reports are to be believed, actress Rani Mukerji has joined the cast of Oh My God 3. This will mark her collaboration with Akshay Kumar for the first time in the much-loved franchise. The latest casting update brings together two of Hindi cinema's most iconic actors from the 1990s.

Rani Mukerji onboards Oh My God 3

According to a PinkVilla report, Rani Mukerji's inclusion is set to significantly elevate the scale and emotional significance of the third instalment. A source close to the development told the portal, "This is easily one of the biggest castings in recent years. Oh My God is among Akshay Kumar's most loved franchises, and it's only getting bigger with Rani Mukerji joining the film. Her presence will add immense gravitas and freshness to the narrative."

The insider also revealed that Akshay Kumar was keen on expanding the scope of the upcoming instalment of the franchise with the third film and hence, wanted every aspect to feel larger and more impactful.

Oh My God 3

The source also revealed that Oh My God 3 is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors by mid-2026. The source added, "Director Amit Rai has cracked a story that is bigger, more relevant, and hard-hitting than the previous instalments. Akshay was clear that OMG 3 had to scale up in every aspect, from story, emotions, to performances, and Rani coming on board has made the film even bigger."

After the massive success of OMG and OMG 2, Akshay Kumar is set to return with the third instalment of the franchise. He will once again be collaborating with director Amit Rai for the sequel. For the unknown, the franchise is known for thought-provoking narratives with strong entertainment. It has carved a special place in Hindi cinema, and tenjoys a loyal fanbase.

While the casting decision has already generated a lot of excitement, an official announcement from the makers is still awaited and is reportedly expected in the coming weeks. If confirmed by makers, Oh My God 3 will mark the first time the two powerhouse performers of the 90s share the screen.