Sunny Deol stars in Excel Entertainment’s new film with Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. Jyotika plays a key role. It’s an action thriller directed by debutant Balaji Ganesh, co-directed previously for A.R. Murugadoss. Sunny also gears up for Gabru, Lahore 1947 (Aug 2026, Aamir Khan prod., star cast), and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.

Sunny Deol has joined Excel Entertainment’s latest venture, backed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. The film also stars Jyotika in a crucial role, promising a dynamic duo on screen. Known for hits like ‘Gully Boy’, the production house ensures top-notch storytelling and action. Details on the title and release are pending, but excitement is building for this high-profile project.

Sunny Deol joins Farhan Akhtar

According to Bollywood Hungama, Sunny is an Excel Entertainment production, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and A. R. Murugadoss. A one-of-a-kind action thriller, the film will be helmed by Balaji Ganesh, marking an exciting new chapter in Deol’s career. A one-of-a-kind action thriller, the film will be helmed by Balaji Ganesh, marking an exciting new chapter in Deol’s career.

Balaji Ganesh’s background

He has been a longtime co-director to A. R. Murugadoss. He makes his feature directorial debut with this suspense thriller. He brings experience in story development, direction, and large-scale productions. He brings experience in story development, direction, and large-scale productions.

Sunny Deol’s work front

On the work front, Sunny Deol’s is gearing up for ‘Gabru’ and ‘Lahore 1947’, the latter set for August 13, 2026, boasting a stellar ensemble of Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol under Aamir Khan’s production, though whispers suggest a possible title tweak. Next, Deol stars in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’.