Ajay Devgn to Headline Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Action Drama for Jio Studios; Film to Go on Floors in 2027
Ajay Devgn is set to collaborate with filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat on a new action drama backed by Jio Studios, according to a report by Variety. The project is expected to go on floors in the second half of 2027.
The film marks a notable collaboration between Devgn, one of Hindi cinema’s leading action stars, and Bhat, who made a strong impact with his critically acclaimed action thriller Kill. The filmmaker is known for his raw and grounded approach to action, making his collaboration with Devgn particularly interesting from a trade perspective.
According to Variety, the project is being developed as an action drama, although further details regarding the storyline and Devgn’s character are currently being kept under wraps. The makers are expected to reveal more information as the film moves closer to production.
The project comes at an interesting point in Bhat’s career. Following the success of Kill, the filmmaker is also making his Hollywood debut with Deadlocked, which stars Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx. His next collaboration with Ajay Devgn marks another major step as he continues to expand his action-film slate.
For Devgn, the film adds another ambitious action project to his lineup. The actor has consistently remained one of the most bankable names in the genre, and his pairing with Bhat could bring a distinctly different flavour to his action filmography.
With Jio Studios backing the project and filming planned for the latter half of 2027, the Ajay Devgn-Nikhil Nagesh Bhat collaboration is already one of the more closely watched action projects in development.
