A new onscreen duo is set to hit the big screen as actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan team up for the first time in an action-comedy project.
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Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan Join Forces for an Action-Comedy
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan have begun working on an action-comedy project, written and directed by Aakash Kaushik. They have already started shooting for the film.
Amid the buzz surrounding the project, trade expert Taran Adarsh confirmed the news through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The untitled project is backed by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, marking Ayushmann’s first collaboration with Dharma Productions.
The social media post read, “AYUSHMANN – SARA ALI KHAN TO STAR IN DHARMA – SIKHYA’S ACTION-COMEDY”.
“Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment reunite, this time for an action-comedy headlined by #AyushmannKhurrana and #SaraAliKhan. Written and directed by Aakash Kaushik… This is Dharma and Sikhya’s third theatrical collaboration… Shooting has begun… Title will be announced soon,” added the post.
AYUSHMANN – SARA ALI KHAN TO STAR IN DHARMA – SIKHYA’S ACTION-COMEDY… Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment reunite, this time for an action-comedy headlined by #AyushmannKhurrana and #SaraAliKhan.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 21, 2024
Written and directed by Aakash Kaushik… This is Dharma and Sikhya’s… pic.twitter.com/WlQa0Vr6H0
Details about the project remain under wraps, but it is touted as a ‘full-fledged commercial entertainer’ packed with action, thrills, and laughs.
More About Ayushmann and Sara’s Recent Work
Ayushmann Khurrana was last seen in Raaj Shaandilyaa’s comedy-drama Dream Girl 2, which also starred Ananya Panday. Released in theatres on August 25, 2023, the film performed well at the box office, grossing over ₹100 crore. The cast also included Manjot Singh, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Manoj Joshi, Seema Pahwa, and Vijay Raaz.
Sara Ali Khan recently appeared in Murder Mubarak and Ae Watan Mere Watan. Directed by Homi Adajania, Murder Mubarak is a murder mystery, while Ae Watan Mere Watan is based on India’s struggle for independence. Her next project is Anurag Basu’s Metro… In Dino, a sequel to Life… In a Metro. The ensemble cast features Aditya Roy Kapur, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
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In August 2023, Pinkvilla broke the news that Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta are collaborating on the sequel to the 1997 classic hit, Border. Shortly thereafter, they revealed that Sunny Deol would reprise his role as Major Kuldip Singh Chanduri in the sequel, as the creators have crafted an intriguing narrative to propel the franchise forward. Additionally, they announced that Ayushmann Khurrana would be a fresh addition to the franchise, portraying a substantial character within the Indian Armed Forces. Later updates disclosed that Border 2 would be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Singh.
Sunny Deol and Ayushmann Khurrana’s “Border 2” is set to hit theaters on Republic Day 2026, as exclusively learned by Pinkvilla. Producers Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, along with director Anurag Singh, are aiming for a release on Friday, January 23, 2026, leading up to the Republic Day holiday on Monday, January 26, 2026. A source close to the project shared, “Being a film that celebrates the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces, the makers believe that Republic Day is the perfect occasion for the release of this highly anticipated film starring Sunny Deol and Ayushmann Khurrana.”
The source also revealed that “Border 2” is envisioned to be the most significant war film in Indian Cinema, with the makers fully committed to delivering a production that honors the legacy of the original film. “Border 2” has undergone over a year of meticulous writing, resulting in a script that meets the high expectations associated with a sequel to a monumental blockbuster like “Border.” Sunny Deol and Ayushmann Khurrana are eagerly anticipating the commencement of this journey by the end of the year, according to the source.
