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Akshay Kumar Begins Shooting Alien Action Thriller in London
✍️ Outlook India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 04:47 AM
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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has commenced filming for an upcoming alien‑themed action thriller in London, according to Outlook India.
Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood's leading actors, arrived in London this week to start shooting an alien‑centric action thriller, Outlook India reported. The production is being filmed on location in the UK capital, marking a rare instance of a major Hindi‑language project being shot extensively abroad.
Details about the film's director, production house, co‑stars or release schedule have not been disclosed yet. Industry sources describe the venture as a high‑budget sci‑fi action film, a genre that Kumar has not explored extensively in his career.
The move underscores Kumar's ongoing effort to expand his cinematic footprint beyond traditional Indian settings, aiming to tap into global markets and appeal to audiences familiar with Hollywood‑style spectacle. The film is expected to add to the growing list of Bollywood projects that seek international locations and technical expertise.
London's iconic landmarks and state‑of‑the‑art studios are expected to provide the visual backdrop required for the film's extraterrestrial narrative, although specific shooting sites remain unconfirmed.
Details about the film's director, production house, co‑stars or release schedule have not been disclosed yet. Industry sources describe the venture as a high‑budget sci‑fi action film, a genre that Kumar has not explored extensively in his career.
The move underscores Kumar's ongoing effort to expand his cinematic footprint beyond traditional Indian settings, aiming to tap into global markets and appeal to audiences familiar with Hollywood‑style spectacle. The film is expected to add to the growing list of Bollywood projects that seek international locations and technical expertise.
London's iconic landmarks and state‑of‑the‑art studios are expected to provide the visual backdrop required for the film's extraterrestrial narrative, although specific shooting sites remain unconfirmed.