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- Akshay Kumar to star in “Samuk,” an alien action thriller, marking a new genre for him.
- The film, co-produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is set for a 2027 theatrical release.
- Director Kanishk Varma draws inspiration from SPG and iconic sci-fi horror like ‘Alien’.
- “Samuk” features an international technical team, including creature FX designer Alec Gillis.
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is set to explore uncharted territory with “Samuk,” an ambitious alien action thriller. Teaming up with producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Kanishk Varma, the film promises a blend of survival horror and high-end visual effects, aiming for a 2027 release.
Akshay Kumar Ventures into New Sci-Fi Territory
New Delhi, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is teaming up with producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah for his next film, titled “Samuk”.
Described as India’s biggest alien action spectacle, the film is co-produced by Aashin A Shah and is set to release in theatres in 2027. The film blends survival horror and alien thriller elements on an international scale, according to a press release.
It will be directed by Kanishk Varma.
Kumar said he is excited to try the new genre. “Yes, I’ve signed this film. I found the script and subject of ‘Samuk’ fascinating. Alien thriller is a totally new genre for me and also for our films. I am very excited about it,” he said in a statement.
“Samuk”: India’s Ambitious Alien Action Spectacle
The makers are aiming to push Indian commercial cinema into an unexplored genre space by combining grounded action storytelling with practical effects and high-end visual world-building.
“We always try to challenge ourselves with different genres, and ‘Samuk’ is something Indian cinema hasn’t attempted before. Our aim is to create a world-class alien thriller for audiences,” Shah added.
Varma said the project was inspired by his fascination with elite security forces and iconic sci-fi horror films.
Hollywood Expertise Joins Bollywood for “Samuk”
“‘Samuk’ was born from my love for the SPG world and survival thrillers like ‘Alien’ and ‘Predator’. Bringing those influences together with Akshay sir has been surreal…I always wanted the creature to feel physically real on set. That old-school tactile horror is what made films like Alien timeless,” he said.
The film also brings together a major international technical team from Hollywood franchise filmmaking. Acclaimed creature FX designer Alec Gillis has joined the project to design and create the film’s alien creature. The film’s action will be overseen by British stunt coordinator Luke Tumber.
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With its unique genre, international collaborations, and Akshay Kumar leading the charge, “Samuk” is poised to be a groundbreaking venture for Indian cinema. This ambitious project aims to deliver a world-class alien thriller experience to audiences globally.
