Taapsee Pannu-Akshay Kumar reunite for 'Tirangaa'
What's the story
Taapsee Pannu has been confirmed as one of the female leads in Akshay Kumar's upcoming film, Tirangaa.
The news was revealed by producer Narendra Hirawat during a recent conversation with Times Now.
This will be Pannu's fifth collaboration with Kumar, following their previous projects Naam Shabana, Baby, Mission Mangal, and Khel Khel Mein.
The film is expected to start shooting soon.
Production details
'Tirangaa' to be shot across 45 locations
According to Hirawat, the production team is planning to shoot Tirangaa across 45 different locations.
The film is slated for release on August 15, 2025.
While it was initially reported that the shooting would begin by the end of 2024, sources now suggest that it could start as early as October 12.
Hirawat also disclosed that the team may rope in another female actor alongside Pannu.
Direction
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan will reportedly helm it
Earlier this week, Bollywood Hungama reported that Tirangaa is set to be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan.
The decision was reportedly made by the film's producers—Ashvin Varde, Subhash Kale, and Hirawat—in collaboration with Kumar.
Chauhan is best known for directing 72 Hoorain, starring Pavan Malhotra, and Lahore, featuring Farooq Shaikh, Saurabh Shukla, and Ashish Vidyarthi, among others.