Following Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are reportedly collaborating on yet another film. While fans were happy about this news, a new update has come in. It has been reported that
the makers have now locked the title of the film. The fresh update suggests that Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s next will be titled Wicked Sunny.
Bollywood Hungama has quoted a source as saying, “The film has been titled Wicked Sunny. The makers believe that the title does complete justice to the film’s zone as well as its lead character. Moreover, Wicked Sunny has strong recall value. It was the name of the theme played during Akshay Kumar’s scenes in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). The theme remains extremely catchy and popular even 22 years after the film’s release.”
“Wicked Sunny will featureAkshay Kumar in a wacky comic avatar, distinctly different from the characters he has played in recent comic capers such as Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle. Fans are going to have a blast watching Akshay go all out. Moreover, the title is only going to further enhance the hype surrounding the film,” the source added.
This movie marks Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar’s ninth collaboration after films such as Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, Khatta Meetha, Bhooth Bangla, and Haiwaan, which will release in theatres on September 11, 2026
About Akshay-Priyadarshan’s Next
Mid-Day quoted a source saying, “Priyadarshan has written the story, which is a combination of fun and thrills. The film will roll by the year-end, most likely in December. Akki and he are excited about the project because, though he has attempted comedies and thrillers in the past, he feels this belongs to a genre that he hasn’t attempted before. He will develop the screenplay with Rohan Shankar, who also worked on Bhooth Bangla.”
Earlier reports suggested that Priyadarshan would spend the second half of 2026 directing a dramedy starring Pankaj Tripathi, followed by a film with Mohanlal. However, both projects have now been pushed to next year. Meanwhile, the Akshay Kumar starrer will reportedly go on floors in December 2026.
