EntertainmentPosted at: Oct 14 2026 1:19AM


Banita Sandhu reportedly joins Akshay Kumar’s sci-fi thriller ‘Samuk’

Mumbai, Oct 13 (UNI) Actress Banita Sandhu is reportedly part of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming action-survival thriller "Samuk", in which she is expected to play a British-born Indian environmentalist.
The film, directed by Kanishk Verma, is currently being shot in London.
According to sources close to the film, Sandhu's character becomes part of a mission she shouldn't have been directly involved in. However, the producers have yet to make an official announcement regarding her character.
The film, produced under Vipul Amrutlal Shah's production house Sunshine Pictures, is co-produced by Ashish A. Shah.
Banita Sandhu began her acting career with the film "October." She subsequently appeared in "Sardar Udham" and the recent film "Main Wapas Aaunga." She has also appeared in the international series "Bridgerton." With experience working in both Hindi cinema and international projects, Sandhu's potential entry in this film has piqued audience curiosity.
In addition to Kumar and Sandhu, the film also reportedly stars Rukmini Maitra, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rajat Kapoor, and Swanand Kirkire in pivotal roles. However, details regarding the cast and story are currently under wraps. UNI NST CDS
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