Ahaan Panday Turns Intense As Saiyaara Star Begins Shooting For Ali Abbas Zafar's Untitled 'Production No 79'

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Panday has kicked off shooting for his next project with filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar. The Saiyaara breakout star, who became a national heartthrob after making his acting debut in the Mohit Suri film opposite Aneet Padda in 2025, has now hopped on to his new movie. Ali, who is taking the director's role, personally confirmed the commencement of the film, currently untitled and being called "Production No 79" through his official social media handles. Along with the text "And It Begins," he posted a photo of the clap, and also Ahaan's a click of a close-up of Ahaan's eyes, which hold an intense look. The announcement has surely left Ahaan's fans excited.

About Ali Abbas Zafar, Ahaan Panday film

As per reports, the movie also stars Sharvari Wagh and will present Ahaan in a completely new and more action-oriented avatar compared to his romantic debut.Ali Abbas Zafar, the director behind films like Tiger Zinda Hai, Sultan, Bharat, and Bloody Daddy, shared a picture in February 2026 with Ahaan from what looked like one of the film's shooting location. He wrote in the caption, "Power Isn’t Given … Its TAKEN . Let’s Roll" The duo wore leather jackets, pumping up for the action-packed drama, leaving the internet buzzing.

Action thriller's shooting schedule

Variety India had previously reported that after shooting in Mumbai city, the team will fly to London in the month of May 2026, where Ahaan will film a large-scale action sequence spread across five days. Ahaan has been training extensively for the role, including intense hand-to-hand combat and weapon training. He has been indulging in strenuous workout sessions for his role, and several videos of Ahaan meeting fans outside his gym had previously surfaced online. The yet-untitled project is aiming to complete filming by July 2026, with plans for a theatrical release in early 2027.

Ali Abbas Zafar on Ahaan

Decoding Ahaan's overnight success with Saiyaara, Ali Abbas Zafar had said in a statement, "Audiences have connected with Ahaan because he’s not trying to impress them." He also felt that the actor is 'simply present in the moment.' According to him, Ahaan has the potential to become a rare Bollywood romantic hero. "There’s softness to him, but also strength. That balance is what makes people root for him, especially in love stories," Ali said.Ali opined that the whole romance gave grace to a hero, and action gave him fire. So, when grace and fire meet, "it is a potent combination for audiences to see an entirely new side to Ahaan that they haven’t seen." Ali believes that Ahaan has vulnerability in his eyes, something he is set to explore and dig out, making his character a powerful one.