Vidya Balan Begins New Tamil Film with Director R. Balki After 17 Years
Vidya Balan has begun work on a new Tamil film directed by R. Balki, marking their first collaboration since the 2009 film Paa. She shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse on Instagram, confirming the project is underway, though plot details remain undisclosed. This film is among several upcoming projects for Vidya, including her role as Kantha in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, set for release in October 2026, and an untitled comedy with Akshay Kumar scheduled for December 2026.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 29 Sept, 09:55 am. Other outlets followed.