Alec Gillis brings decades of creature-design expertise from 'Alien' and 'Predator' to 'Samuk'

Actress Banita Sandhu has reportedly joined the cast of Samuk, an upcoming science-fiction thriller starring Akshay Kumar. The film combines action, survival and science fiction, with production currently underway in London. However, the filmmakers have not officially confirmed Sandhu’s casting. According to reports, Sandhu will play a British-born Indian environmentalist drawn into an unexpected mission. […]

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Viineet Kumar Siingh is adding another exciting project to his rapidly expanding lineup, and this time he is stepping into the world of science fiction. The actor has joined Akshay Kumar in Samuk, an upcoming alien survival-action thriller produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures. Directed by Kanishk Varma, the film is being mounted on an ambitious scale and is currently being shot in the UK, with a theatrical release expected in 2027. Viineet will reportedly play a pivotal role in the film and share a significant portion of the narrative with Akshay Kumar.

Akshay Kumar has officially begun filming his much-awaited sci-fi thriller Samuk, marking the start of what promises to be one of the actor’s most ambitious projects yet. The actor announced the news on social media with a striking video and introduced his character, Vivaan Ahuja, while teasing audiences about the film’s new genre and challenging premise. Sharing the video, Akshay wrote, “New genre. New character. New challenge. Vivaan Ahuja reporting for duty. Samuk filming begins today.” The announcement immediately sparked curiosity among fans, particularly because the project takes the superstar into a genre that he has not explored on this scale before.