Akshay Kumar Begins Filming Sci-Fi Survival Thriller 'Samuk' Produced by Vipul Shah
Akshay Kumar has begun filming 'Samuk', a pan-India sci-fi survival-action thriller directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The film, in development for over two years, combines military realism, survival horror, and alien mythology. It features international talent, including Academy Award-nominated creature designer Alec Gillis and British stunt coordinator Luke Tumber. 'Samuk' marks a new genre for Akshay Kumar and reunites him with Vipul Shah after over a decade. The release is planned for 2027, with further cast details pending.
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