Following the success of Bhooth Bangla and the failure of Haiwaan this year, director Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar are set to reunite for another project. Their upcoming untitled film is reportedly a comedy-thriller set in the 1970s and also stars Rajpal Yadav. Bhumi Pednekar has now been finalised as the female lead opposite Akshay. Priyadarshan confirmed his casting to Hindustan Times.

Bhumi Pednekar and Akshay Kumar set to reunite

The upcoming film will mark Akshay and Bhumi's third collaboration. The actors have previously shared screen space in Toilet Ek Prem Katha and Raksha Bandhan. While the former emerged as a superhit at the box office, the latter failed to make a mark both commercially and critically. However, their on-screen chemistry recieved appreciation from audiences, making their upcoming reunion an interesting one to watch.