Priyadarshan And Akshay Kumar To Begin Working On Their Next Fantasy Horror Film, Confirms Director

priyadarshan and akshay kumar to begin working on their next fantasy horror film, confirms director

Priyadarshan is all set to reunite with Akshay Kumar after nearly 14 years. The duo that has given us some of the timeless cult hits such as Hera Pheri (2000) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) is all set to begin their work for the upcoming film. It is no wonder that this project is generating considerate buzz in the media.

Priyadarshan on reuniting with Akshay Kumar

Talking about the upcoming film, Priyadarshan says, “Now that I am done with my docu-series on the Ram Mandir’s history, my most important film on which I am beginning work is the one with Akshay, produced by Ekta Kapoor. It is a horror fantasy with humour.”

Comparing the film to Bhool Bhulaiyaa, he shared, “That was a psychological thriller, but this one will be fantasy, in the backdrop of black magic, the oldest superstition of India. It is always a pleasure collaborating with Akshay. From our first film, to this one, it has always turned out well with him, he handles the emotions so well. I was waiting for a good subject to get back with him, and this one I feel will be that.”

Talking about his indifference towards remakes, Priyadarshan said, “The first one is always the best, like Hera Pheri. It will always be good, you can make whatever second or third parts. People will always say they liked the original. In sequels, makers exploit the success of that market. There’s nothing wrong in doing that. The world over people make sequels. Terminator 2 was bigger than Terminator 1, the former was made by another director. I, somehow, don’t like to do sequels.”

Although he is not really against the idea of remakes, he remade Ramaji Rao Speaking (1989) into Hera Pheri, “But I never remake films which I have made only for my satisfaction. As a maker, I have tried horror, comedy, romance. I know when I make certain films they are meant for an audience who likes realistic films, while some are for the common man. I always make sure my films have no double meaning, or content that cannot be watched by parents with their children.”