Mumbai: Actor Akshay Oberoi has another large-scale South Indian project in the pipeline. According to industry sources, the actor is in ready for an ambitious multilingual fantasy drama action film that is expected to go on floors in September.
While an official announcement is expected soon from the makers, sources suggest that the project is being mounted on a significant scale and will feature an ensemble cast from multiple film industries. The film is reportedly being planned as a multilingual release, catering to audiences across India.
The development comes shortly after Akshay's first look from Toxic generated considerable attention online. The film, which marks his Kannada cinema debut, introduced him to a wider audience in the South and reportedly opened doors to several opportunities across regional industries.
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Jul 2, 2026According to a source close to the development, Akshay has been receiving multiple offers from South filmmakers ever since his association with Toxic became public.
"The response to Akshay's look and casting in Toxic was noticed by many filmmakers. There has been a growing interest in bringing him into larger South-led projects because he fits naturally into stories that require both intensity and screen presence. Over the past few months, he has heard several scripts, but one particular project stood out. It's a period action film mounted on a large scale, and discussions have progressed positively. preparations will begin soon and the film is expected to go on floors by September," the source revealed.
The source further added that the actor is excited about exploring more opportunities in the South and is keen to work across languages and genres.
