Actor Akshay Kumar turned a routine break on the set of his upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla into a light-hearted cricket match with Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan.
A behind-the-scenes video shared by Balaji Motion Pictures shows the actor picking up a bat and enjoying a friendly game with Dhawan during a break in filming. Crew members can be seen gathering around the set to watch and cheer as the pair exchanged shots in an impromptu match.
The clip quickly caught the attention of fans online, many of whom took to the comments to celebrate the moment. One viewer wrote, “All-time favourite Akshay Kumar,” while another added, “Khiladi is back.”
The upcoming film also marks the return of the popular actor-director collaboration between Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan. The pair, known for several successful comedy films, are reuniting for the first time in nearly 14 years.
Meanwhile, the recently released song “Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge” from the film has also been generating attention online. The energetic track, paired with Kumar’s dance moves, has reminded many fans of his earlier comedic roles.
Bhooth Bangla features an ensemble cast including Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Asrani and Wamiqa Gabbi.
The film is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms, in association with Cape of Good Films. It is directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor.