Mumbai: It is confirmed that director Priyadarshan and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar will be reuniting after 14 years. The hit Jodi collaborating for a new movie, obviously for a comedy but to be precise it is horror fantasy with humour.
The duo known for working together for hit films like Hera Pheri, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa will be working for this new that will be produced by Ekta Kapoor. Priyadarshan who was busy with docu-series on Ram Mandir’s history has confirmed his collaboration with Akshay Kumar to Hindustan Times.
The director was busy in south film industry, his return to Hindi cinema after a gap of eight years after Rangrezz in 2013 with Hungama 2 was not received well by the audience. Starring Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty. The romantic comedy did not get viewers’ support.
Priyadarshan, when questioned about similarities to “Bhool Bhulaiyaa,” clarified that his current project ventures into the realm of fantasy thriller, delving into the backdrop of black magic, an ancient superstition in India.
Excited for his reunion with Akshay Kumar, the director of “Hera Pheri” expressed his pleasure in collaborating with the actor once more. He praised Kumar’s adeptness in handling emotions, emphasizing their successful past collaborations and his eagerness to work together again.
In the discussion, Priyadarshan dismissed the notion of sequels, citing “Hera Pheri” as an example. He believes that the original works hold their own charm and that sequels often exploit the success of the original, rather than offer genuine creative value.
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar has encountered setbacks at the box office with films like “Bachchan Pandey,” “Ram Setu,” “Raksha Bandhan,” and “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.” The question now looms whether Priyadarshan can steer their upcoming project to success amidst these challenges.
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