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Forget Salman Khanâs Chulbul Pandey, thereâs another Pandey on the block as Akshay Kumar starrer âBachchan Pandeyâ released its first look poster.
The film is directed by Farhad Samji and is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala. It is slated to release in Christmas 2020.
The first look poster features Akshay wrapped in a gold and black lungi with several gold chains in his neck.
Akshay shared the poster and wrote: "Coming on Christmas 2020! âªIn and as Bachchan Pandey. âªIn Sajid Nadiadwala's next, directed by Farhad Samji."
Coming on Christmas 2020!
In & As #BachchanPandey ?
In #SajidNadiadwalaâs Next, directed by @farhad_samji @NGEMovies @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/ayMkzwPEsJ
â Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 26, 2019
Akshay is currently busy promoting his upcoming film âMission Mangalâ that stars an ensemble cast including Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu and more. It will come out this Independence Day. Watch trailer here.
He is also busy shooting for Rohit Shettyâs âSooryavanshiâ with Katrina Kaif that is expected to be a masala entertainer.
Reportedly, Akshay is also planning another film with Farhad titled âLOL: Land of Lungiâ.