# Production of sci-fi thriller Samuk

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/production-of-sci-fi-thriller-samuk
> Updated: 2026-09-11T16:20:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Actor Viineet Kumar Siingh has joined the cast of the upcoming science fiction action thriller ‘Samuk’, starring Akshay Kumar. Directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film is described as an alien survival-action thriller that incorporates elements of horror, military themes, and alien mythology.

Production is currently underway in the United Kingdom, with a significant portion of the shoot planned for the region. The project, which has been in development for over two years, marks a reunion between Kumar and producer Shah after 13 years. The film is targeting a theatrical release in 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Viineet Kumar Singh joins Akshay Kumar in ‘Samuk’

Viineet Kumar Singh joins Akshay Kumar in the upcoming sci-fi survival thriller ‘Samuk’, which is currently filming in the UK for a projected 2027 release.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viineet-kumar-singh-joins-akshay-kumar-in-samuk

### 2026-09-09: Viineet Kumar Siingh joins Akshay Kumar in sci-fi thriller Samuk

Viineet Kumar Siingh joins Akshay Kumar in the upcoming sci-fi survival thriller Samuk, currently filming in London.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viineet-kumar-siingh-joins-akshay-kumar-in-sci-fi-thriller-samuk

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