Anil Kapoor confirms signing 'Subedar' and Hindi adaptation of 'Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25'

Bollywood veteran actor Anil Kapoor will keep busy for most of the year, filming for the high-octane action film Subedar and the Hindi-language adaptation of the 2019 Malayalam-language hit Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25. The JugJugg Jeeyo star kick-started 2023 on a jhakkas note by receiving rave reviews for his role in  Shailendra Rungta aka Shelly, in The Night Manager streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, guest featuring in Jerremy Renner's Disney series, Rennervations, and ultimately bagging a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for Jug Jugg Jeeyo. 

The prolific actor has just confirmed that he will be next filming for the high-octane action drama, Sunedar, directed by Suresh Triveni and produced by Abundantia Entertainment. 

Talking to Variety about the same, he said, “I have done a lot of action films, but this is a pure action film, a dramatic action film. I’m excited about it. The plot is under wraps at the moment. Principal photography will commence Sept. 15."

Anil also confirmed that he would play the lead in the Hindi-language adaptation of the 2019 Malayalam-language hit, Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25---a film about a father-son relationship and how their lives change when an AI humanoid enters their lives.

On the work front, he is currently filming Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s action drama, Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor and aerial action film Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, directed by Pathaan filmmaker Siddharth Anand.

Even at 66, Kapoor is sought out for what he brings to the table. Having worked in over 130 films, the actor constantly tries new things, with a vision to challenge and outdo himself, proving that age is just a number.