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Akshay Kumar And Priyadarshan Set To Reunite For Their 9th Collaboration With Tips Films
BY CHRISTA LINCY
The legendary partnership between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan is witnessing a massive resurgence, proving that their brand of cinema remains a significant force at the box office. Following the decent performance of their latest release, Bhooth Bangla, and the completion of their upcoming action-thriller Haiwaan, the duo is now set to collaborate for a ninth time. According to an exclusive report by Bollywood Hungama, Priyadarshan has secretly begun work on a new comic entertainer that will see him reunite with Akshay Kumar under the Tips Films banner. This untitled project marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time Priyadarshan works with the reputed production house, Tips Films. For Akshay Kumar, it serves as a homecoming of sorts, marking his second outing with the banner after the 2014 film Entertainment. Sources close to the development suggest that the film is being designed as a typical Priyadarshan entertainer, aimed at capturing a wide demographic ranging from the youth to family audiences. The project is currently in the early stages of development, adding another high-profile title to Akshay Kumar's busy slate. The history between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan is one of the most successful in Indian cinema, spanning over two decades and seven released films including Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, Khatta Meetha, and the recently released Bhooth Bangla. Their eighth collaboration, Haiwaan, which also stars Saif Ali Khan, is already through with its production phase. This new venture with Tips Films will officially be their ninth project together, while a tenth remains on the horizon with Hera Pheri 3, pending the resolution of certain legal matters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The secret behind this enduring partnership lies in a shared work ethic centered on extreme discipline. In a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Akshay Kumar highlighted that their rapport is built on punctuality, often following a strict schedule of 7 AM starts and 3 PM pack-ups. This no-tension environment allows for a smooth creative process, which is further fueled by Priyadarshan's unique approach to comedy. The filmmaker famously follows a personal rule where he only retains a comic sequence if he finds himself laughing while filming it, a strategy that has rarely failed to resonate with the masses over his 40-year career. Even as he gears up for this new project with Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan continues to expand his creative horizons with multiple other ventures. The veteran director is also committed to directing a film featuring Pankaj Tripathi and a separate project with the Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. However, it is his continued synergy with Akshay Kumar that remains the biggest talking point for the trade, as their collaborations have historically been reliable earners at the box office, particularly in the comedy genre that has become their signature trademark.
