Akshay Kumar has officially started principal photography for his upcoming film Samuk, an ambitious survival action thriller that aims to bring a different kind of story to Indian cinema. The project combines military action, survival horror and alien mythology, creating a world that is expected to be much different from the actor’s recent films. The movie is being planned as a pan Indian project with international appeal and is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027.
Samuk is being produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Sunshine Pictures. The makers have reportedly spent more than two years developing the project, with the team working on its story, visual world and action elements before taking the film to the shooting stage. With principal photography now underway, the project has entered an important phase of production.
One of the biggest attractions of Samuk is the international talent attached to the film. Academy Award nominated creature designer Alec Gillis, known for his work on major Hollywood projects including Alien and Predator, has joined the team. His involvement is expected to be important for creating the film’s alien creatures and bringing the unusual elements of the story to life.
British stunt director Luke Tumber is also part of the project. His experience in handling large scale action sequences is expected to add a strong international touch to the film’s military and survival scenes. The makers appear to be focusing on realistic action while also building a world that includes science fiction and horror elements.
The majority of the shooting is taking place in London, while the remaining portions will be filmed in Mumbai. The international locations are expected to give the film a larger visual scale, while the Mumbai schedule will help complete important portions of the story.
Samuk is being presented as a pan Indian film, with the makers hoping to reach audiences beyond a single language market. The combination of survival action, military realism and alien mythology could make it one of the more unusual Indian theatrical releases in 2027.
For Akshay Kumar, the project also marks an opportunity to explore a different genre. While the actor has worked across action, comedy, drama and social films, Samuk appears to take him into the world of science fiction and survival horror.
The film has already generated interest because of its subject and the international crew involved in its production. If the makers manage to combine the human survival story with convincing alien elements and large scale action, Samuk could become a notable experiment for Indian cinema. With filming now underway, audiences will have to wait until 2027 to see Akshay Kumar enter this new world on the big screen.
