The year 2026 designated reunion of many hit actor-director on screen as they pinned hopes to generate the same magic like their earlier outings
There is a reason why people go with
time-and-tested formulas, being reliable and loved all over. Bollywood too follows that pattern and this year marks many such reliable actor-director duos reuniting in films.
*Anurag Singh-Sonam Bajwa
Earlier Anurag Singh directed the duo of Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa in two Punjabi films -Punjab 19884 released in 2014 and Super Singh in 2017.Now, the trio with a successful back record gear up to reunite in a Hindi film as the director takes over the reigns of
,Border 2, featuring Diljit and Sonam together once again. The film is set to hit the big screen on Republic Day weekend.
*Vishal Bhardwaj- Shahid Kapoor
Vishal Bhardwaj gave Shahid Kapoor one of his biggest hits with Kaminey in released in 2009. The duo followed it with another success in Haider released in 2014. They marked their hattrick with the 2017 released film Rangoon. And now, the duo come together for the actioner
O’Romeo releases this February, and also features Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vikrant Massey.
Mudassar Aziz-Rakul Preet Singh
Mudassar Aziz and Rakul Preet Singh marked their first collaboration in the romantic comedy
“Mere Husband Ki Biwi” last year.
This year, they come together again for “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do”, which features Rakul opposite Ayushmann Khurrana, and also Sara Ali Khan and Wamiqa Gabbi. The comedy releases in March this year.
*Priyadarshan-Akshay Kumar. One of the most iconic duos of Hindi cinema, Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar have given some of the biggest comedy gems including Hera Pheri (2000), Garam Masala (2005), Bhagam Bhaag (2006) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), among others. Now, the duo is collaborating not for one but possibly three films. Although Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan release this year, they might also start work on Hera Pheri 3 soon.
*Imtiaz Ali-Diljit Dosanjh
teamed up for the first time in Amar Singh Chamkila biopic, which not only won critical acclaim in India, but also internationally, including International Emmy Awards nominations for the film and the actor. Now, the duo reunite for a
yet-untitled film which also features Vedang Raina and Sharvari. The film releases later this year.
*Riteish-Genelia Deshmukh
The husband-wife duo has not only collaborated together as co-stars but also as director-actor. Riteish Deshmukh co-featured and directed in Genelia Deshmukh’s comeback vehicle, the Marathi film Ved released in 2022 which was a critical and commercial success. As he gets back to the director’s chair for Raja Shivaji, Genelia also features in the film, along with producing it, marking their professional reunion. The film is eyeing a May release.
*David Dhawan-Varun Dhawan
The father-son duo earlier gave two box office successes with Main Tera Hero released in 2014 and Judwaa 2 released in 2017
Now, they are collaborating back for a third time with another comedy, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The film co-features Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, and is slated for a June release.
*Abhishek Pathak- Ajay Devgn, Tabu
One of the most successful franchises in Hindi cinema, Drishyam, returns with its third part this Gandhi Jayanti, and it will mark a reunion for actors Ajay Devgn and Tabu with their Drishyam 2 director Abhishek Pathak. Actor Jaideep Ahlawat also joins the cast of the film emerging as the newest entry in the franchise after actor Akshaye Khanna’s exit.
News Edit KV Raman