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24 Aug 2026, 2:09 pm

We had previously reported that Akshay Kumar will be headlining an alien action-thriller titled Samuk. The actor took to social media on Monday to announce that the film has gone on floors.

Akshay shared a brief video on Instagram which shows him strolling in a suit, while donning shades. His caption states that his character in the film is named Vivaan Ahuja. “New genre. New character. New challenge. Vivaan Ahuja reporting for duty. #Samuk filming begins today,” reads the caption.

The film will be directed by Kanishk Varma (Sanak, Inside Edge) and is being backed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah who worked previously with Akshay on the 2007 film Namastey London.

As per a press note previously shared by the makers, “the project will see Akshay Kumar returning to a proper large-scale action role, with the film blending survival horror and alien thriller elements on an international scale.”

The film has been described as “a highly cinematic survival alien thriller that combines practical creature effects, military realism and old-school horror aesthetics inspired by iconic Hollywood franchises like Alien and Predator.”

Director Kanishk had revealed that the film was inspired by his fascination with elite security forces and iconic sci-fi horror films. “Samuk was born from my love for the SPG world and survival thrillers like Alien and Predator. Bringing those influences together with Akshay sir has been surreal.” He also emphasised the film’s reliance on practical effects. “I always wanted the creature to feel physically real on set. That old-school tactile horror is what made films like Alien timeless.”

The film also brings together a major international technical team from Hollywood franchise filmmaking. Acclaimed creature FX designer Alec Gillis has joined the project to design and create the film’s alien creature. Alec is best known for his work on the Alien and Predator franchises, including Alien: Romulus (2024). The film’s action will be overseen by British stunt coordinator Luke Tumber, whose credits include Mission: Impossible, the Venom films, Star Wars, No Time To Die and Marvel’s Vision Quest.