Bollywood action icon Sunny Deol has signed on for a high-concept, big-budget action thriller with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, marking his first collaboration with the production house. Known for backing acclaimed films such as Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and KGF, Excel is set to bring its expertise in large-scale storytelling to Deol’s next adrenaline-fueled venture.
According to industry insiders, the yet-to-be-titled project impressed Sunny with its gripping script and expansive scope. “Sunny loves the script and is excited to partner with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani on the film,” a source told Pinkvilla, noting that both the actor and producers have been in discussions for several months.
Filming is slated to begin in December 2025, with Excel Entertainment keen to mount elaborate action set pieces befitting Deol’s trademark intensity. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the collaboration signals Excel’s ambition to diversify into edge-of-the-seat thrillers and Sunny’s intent to continue raising the bar for action cinema in India.
Fans of Deol’s hard-hitting screen presence can look forward to another powerhouse performance, this time under the banner of one of Bollywood’s most respected production houses. Further announcements regarding the director, co-stars, and release timeline are expected in the coming weeks.
