Akshay Kumar & Vidya Balan Reunion Confirmed! ‘Ram Aur Shyam’ Titled Comedy to Start Karjat Schedule Soon

Bollywood is buzzing today, **Friday, April 10, 2026**, as the biggest comic collaboration of the decade finally gets an official identity. Director **Anees Bazmee**, the mastermind behind legendary hits like *Welcome* and *Bhool Bhulaiyaa*, has officially confirmed that his next massive entertainer starring **Akshay Kumar** and **Vidya Balan** is titled “Ram Aur Shyam”. This title not only brings back nostalgic vibes of the 1967 classic but also marks a significant shift in Akshay’s 2026 filmography.

The film, which successfully wrapped its first schedule in Mumbai earlier this year, is now gearing up for a high-octane second leg. Our sources at **Bollywoodview.in** have exclusively learned that the cast and crew are moving to **Karjat** next week. A massive set, replicating a fictional North Indian town, has been erected at ND Studios. This schedule will reportedly feature the core of the film’s situational comedy, bringing together Akshay and Vidya’s legendary comic timing after years.

Akshay Kumar is reportedly playing a Double Role in *Ram Aur Shyam*, a feat he is mastering again after films like *Rowdy Rathore*. While one character is said to be a timid, sophisticated gentleman, the other is a flamboyant, street-smart hustler. Vidya Balan plays a pivotal character who bridges the chaos between these two personalities. The film also stars **Raashii Khanna** as Akshay’s ex-girlfriend, adding a layer of romantic tension to the hilarious script written by the director himself.

Anees Bazmee, in a recent interaction on April 5, expressed his excitement about reuniting with Akshay. *”We have a lot of love for each other. Though we didn’t work for many years, our bond remained intact. When I got the story of ‘Ram Aur Shyam’, I knew only Akshay ji could pull this off,”* said Bazmee. The film is being produced by South powerhouse **Dil Raju**, ensuring a grand theatrical release across India. The ensemble cast includes comedy veterans like **Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain, and Sayaji Shinde**, making it a “proper mass entertainer.”

The Karjat schedule is expected to last for 25 days, covering several important song sequences and high-energy action-comedy blocks. Unlike the grit and grime of current actioners, *Ram Aur Shyam* is being designed as a vibrant, colorful spectacle—a true family entertainer that the 2026 audience has been craving. Technical crew members reveal that the music, handled by a top-tier composer, will feature at least two chartbusters that pay homage to the golden era of Bollywood melodies.

Akshay Kumar’s 2026 lineup looks incredibly strong with *Welcome To The Jungle* scheduled for June and *Bhooth Bangla* arriving next week on April 16. However, *Ram Aur Shyam* is being positioned as his biggest “comic event.” The film reportedly blends elements of misunderstanding and mistaken identity, which has always been Anees Bazmee’s forte. Vidya Balan’s inclusion adds the necessary gravitas and a “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” nostalgia factor that is already driving trade discussions crazy.

As the production moves to Karjat, fans are eagerly waiting for the “First Look” posters. Dil Raju has reportedly planned a massive marketing campaign starting from May 2026. The film is eyeing a late 2026 release, possibly during the Diwali window, although no official date has been locked yet. For now, the focus remains on the “Karjat Leg,” where the magic of the Akshay-Anees-Vidya trio is being recreated on a grand scale.