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Salman and Karan's first joint production stars Akshay
Updated : Jan 03, 2017, 11:40 AM IST
It's a major coup in Bollywood. Two of B-Town's power movers -Salman Khan and Karan Johar -are all set to team up as producers. And, their first joint production will star none other than Akshay Kumar!
Besides being the most sought-after men in the industry, they are both known to be more than just a filmmaker or a superstar. While Karan's presence on television as a celeb judge of reality shows and his business acumen has made Dharma Productions one of the leading filmmaking outfits, Salman ventured into production with the universally loved Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Still untitled, this Dharma Productions-Salman Khan Films joint venture will be helmed by Anurag Singh, who has directed Punjabi hits like Punjab 1984 and Jatt and Juliet (1 and 2). The film, which is scheduled to go on floors in the second half of this year, will release in 2018.
Salman says, “This is the perfect announcement to make in the New Year. I'm happy to collaborate with my friend Akshay, who has grown immensely as an actor. It will also be our first co-production with Karan. I am truly excited about the three of us coming together.“
Akshay adds, “I couldn't have asked for a better beginning to 2017, with two industry heavyweights coming together for a project starring me.Such things don't happen often. The film has an interesting subject and I am sure people will be excited to watch it. I, for one, can't wait.“
Karan, who directed Salman in his debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and produced Brothers that starred Akshay , says, “I am thrilled to collaborate with Salman on this ambitious movie.Akshay is not only a dear friend and a supremely versatile superstar, but also a great mind to engage with. These illustrious men will make this film large in scale and larger in heart.“
One can't wait to see the magic the trio will create.
Karan Johar tweeted:
Supremely excited to coproduce with @BeingSalmanKhan #SKF on a film starring @akshaykumar directed by Anurag Singh...releasing 2018! pic.twitter.com/QAUrcecxjx
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 2, 2017
Truly a fraternity feeling when friends come together to make a special film!!! pic.twitter.com/Q2dgM8yEvG
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 2, 2017
Salman Khan wrote:
Joining hands on a project where @akshaykumar is the hero and will be co produced by @karanjohar and #SKF https://t.co/1EXQ7Yjpdw
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) January 2, 2017
Akshay Kumar tweeted:
Coming together for a film produced by friends, @BeingSalmanKhan and @karanjohar, starring me! Out in 2018. pic.twitter.com/aOyfZS4p94
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 2, 2017