Akshay Kumar-Rana Daggubati Team Up For Karthikeya 2 Director's Upcoming Historical Drama: Report

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Kumar is making waves for his recent outing with Priyadarashan - a horror comedy titled Bhooth Bangla. Amid the film's theatrcial run, the actor has been reportedly roped in for an exciting project. As per a recent update, Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati are reportedly coming together for a high-budget historical thriller that’s already creating a fair bit of chatter, even though there’s been no official announcement yet. If reports are anything to go by, the film will be helmed by Chandoo Mondeti, who previously directed the widely appreciated Karthikeya 2.

Akshay Kumar, Rana Daggubati to star in historical drama

As per a report in 123 Telugu, the story is set in Ujjain and will revolve around a historical narrative with a strong mystical angle. In the movie, the Baahubali star is expected to lead the project. Akshay is also said to be part of the cast. There’s also talk of a major cameo by a top star, though the makers have kept that detail tightly under wraps for now. As of now, everything remains speculative until confirmed.The film is reportedly being backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, suggesting a large-scale, pan-India release. Given Mondeti’s track record of blending mythology with mystery, expectations are already high around how this project will shape up.

Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati's work fronts

On the work front, Akshay Kumar is currently seen inBhooth Bangla, alongside Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film has been performing decently at the box office. But reviews have been mixed. One person said that some jump scares work well, but the story loses its grip in the second half because the time-travel angle is too complicated. The chemistry between Akshay, Tabu, and Jisshu Sengupta was also seen as weak, with the humor being more loud and old-fashioned than sharp and interesting.Akshay also has Haiwaan lined up, where he will be sharing screen space with Saif Ali Khan.

On the other hand, Rana Daggubati is still connected to a number of projects. People are still talking about whether or not he will be in Jai Hanuman, the sequel to the 2024 hit HanuMan with Rishab Shetty. Reports say he might have a big part, but we still don't have official word on that.The film is expected to go on floors sometime around March or April 2026 and will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers in collaboration with T-Series on a grand scale.How excited are you for Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati's upcoming project? Tweet to us @TimesNow!