Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are reportedly gearing up to take their next comedy film on the sets in November. The yet-untitled project will see the actor play a tiger hunter in a story set in the 1970s. Marking Priyadarshan’s 99th directorial venture, the film is being produced by Ramesh Torani and is expected to begin shooting in the last week of November. Hindustan Times.

A source close to the development told the outlet that the makers are planning a three-month shooting schedule in Rajasthan and Mumbai, with Bhopal also being considered as a location.

Anu Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav have reportedly joined the cast, while the team is still looking for a female lead.

While the title of the film and other details are yet to be announced, a previous report by mid day suggested that the story would combine comedy with thriller elements and explore wildlife conservation.

The report states that the film will be set in India in the 1960s and will be inspired by the life of Jim Corbett, although the story itself will be fictional. Akshay’s character is expected to be a skilled hunter and tracker who initially hunts down the man-eating tigers and leopards that terrorize his villagers.

As the story progresses, his perspective on hunting is expected to change as he becomes more aware of hunting and the loss of forest habitats.

Jim Corbett, born Edward James Corbett in Nainital, was a British-Indian hunter, tracker, naturalist and writer. He is known for hunting man-eating big cats before devoting himself to wildlife conservation.

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan Reunion

The upcoming film adds another project to Akshay and Priyadarshan’s long association. The duo has worked together in many famous films, including Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhul Bhulaya, De Daan Daan, Khata Metha And Haunted bungalow.

The actor and the filmmaker collaborated recently Haunted bungalowIt also featured a screenplay by Rohan Shankar, who is co-writing the upcoming project with Priyadarshan.