Akshay Kumar and Raashii Khanna film in Uttarakhand

Actors Akshay Kumar and Raashii Khanna are filming an untitled comedy directed by Anees Bazmee across various locations in Uttarakhand. The production has moved through Mussoorie, Dehradun, and Rishikesh, drawing significant crowds of fans to locations such as Mussoorie’s Mall Road, the Savoy Hotel, and the Singtali bridge.

The film also features Vidya Balan in a key role. The ongoing production highlights the growing importance of Uttarakhand as a major destination for Hindi film projects. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has noted that such film shoots help popularize the state’s tourist destinations and generate employment for local communities, including technicians, hoteliers, and transport operators. The state government is actively working to support the industry through the Uttarakhand Film Policy 2024, aiming to simplify permissions and enhance facilities for filmmakers.