Sunny Deol has started shooting for his next big action film, tentatively titled Antony, with the production officially going on floors on February 27, 2026 in Mumbai. The film is produced by Excel Entertainment‘s Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar in association with AR Murugadoss, and marks a significant pan-India push for the Gadar 2 star.
Who Is Directing Antony and What Is It About?
Antony is helmed by Balaji Ganesh, marking his feature directorial debut on a project of this scale. While the full plot details have been kept under wraps, the film is described as a high-octane action thriller set on a large canvas — the kind of commercial entertainer that suits Sunny Deol’s larger-than-life screen presence. The combination of Excel Entertainment’s production value and AR Murugadoss’s involvement as a producer signals that the film is being positioned as a major pan-India release.
AR Murugadoss, known for directing blockbusters like Ghajini, Thuppakki, and Sarkar, brings considerable commercial instinct to the project even in a producing capacity. Excel Entertainment, meanwhile, has a strong track record with action-driven content, including the Don franchise and Farhan Akhtar’s own directorial work. Together, the production pedigree sets a high bar for what Antony aims to deliver.
Who Stars in Antony?
Sunny Deol leads the film in the title role. He is joined by Jyotika, who plays a significant female lead — marking the first time the two popular stars will share screen space. Jyotika, who has built a strong second phase of her career in Tamil cinema with critically acclaimed performances in films like 36 Vayadhinile, Kaatrin Mozhi, and Ponmagal Vandhal, brings considerable dramatic weight to the project.
Vijay Varma has been locked in as the key antagonist. Coming off acclaimed performances in Darlings, Dahaad, and Mirzapur, Varma’s casting adds serious menace to the film’s villain dynamic. The Sunny Deol versus Vijay Varma face-off is already generating buzz as one of the more intriguing lead-antagonist pairings in recent Hindi cinema.
When Will Antony Finish Filming?
Principal photography began in Mumbai on February 27, 2026, and the production is targeting a wrap by the summer of 2026 — roughly July or August. Shooting is currently underway in Mumbai, with further schedule details yet to be announced officially. Given the pan-India scope of the film, additional schedules in other cities or states are likely before principal photography concludes.
When Is Antony Releasing?
With a summer 2026 shoot wrap target, Antony is eyeing an early 2027 theatrical release. No official date has been announced yet by the producers, and post-production timelines — music, VFX, editing — will determine the final release window. Given the scale of the project and its pan-India ambitions, a holiday or festive slot in 2027 would make commercial sense. OTT and satellite rights have not been disclosed at this stage.
With Sunny Deol riding the momentum of Gadar 2’s record-breaking run, a high-profile production backed by Excel Entertainment and AR Murugadoss, and a cast that includes Jyotika and Vijay Varma, Antony has the ingredients to be one of the more anticipated Hindi releases of 2027.