Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is set to reunite with producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah for his upcoming film titled “Samuk”.
Billed as one of India’s biggest alien action spectacles, the film is co-produced by Aashin A Shah and is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027.
The project blends survival horror and alien thriller elements on an international scale, according to a press release.
It will be directed by Kanishk Varma.
Kumar said he is excited to explore a new genre.
“Yes, I’ve signed this film. I found the script and subject of Samuk fascinating. An alien thriller is a completely new genre for me and for our films. I am very excited about it,” he said in a statement.
The makers aim to push Indian commercial cinema into unexplored territory by combining grounded action storytelling with practical effects and high-end visual world-building.
“We always try to challenge ourselves with different genres, and Samuk is something Indian cinema hasn’t attempted before. Our aim is to create a world-class alien thriller for audiences,” Shah said.
Director Kanishk Varma said the project was inspired by his interest in elite security forces and iconic sci-fi horror films.
“Samuk was born from my love for the SPG world and survival thrillers such as Alien and Predator. Bringing those influences together with Akshay sir has been surreal. I always wanted the creature to feel physically real on set. That old-school tactile horror is what made films like Alien timeless,” he said.
The film also features an international technical team from Hollywood franchise cinema. Acclaimed creature effects designer Alec Gillis has been roped in to design the film’s alien creature, while British stunt coordinator Luke Tumber will oversee the action sequences.
(With inputs from ANI)
