Rajat Kapoor joins Akshay Kumar’s Samuk; actor to play a key role

Akshay Kumar and Vipul Amrutlal Shah's sci-fi action thriller. Samuk, is continuing to build an eclectic ensemble with the latest addition of acclaimed actor-filmmaker Rajat Kapoor. According to sources, Kapoor is shared to be playing a key part in the Kanishk Varma directorial.

The film, currently being shot in the UK, is being mounted as a large-scale theatrical spectacle combining science fiction, action and survival elements. Kapoor is known for bringing a certain assured nuance and intelligence to his performances.

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Over the years, he has moved fluidly between character-driven parts and mainstream Hindi cinema, with performances in films such as Monsoon Wedding (2001), Bheja Fry (2007), Kapoor &amp. Sons (2016), Mulk (2018), Drishyam (2015), Drishyam 2 (2022), Gehraiyaan (2022), etc., thus forming part of an unusually varied body of work.

Rajat Kapoor was recently seen in Netflix's Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (2025) and Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026). His addition to Samuk brings together performers with very different screen energies around Akshay Kumar.

Samuk marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah after a gap of 13 years. The project has been in development for over two years and is being mounted on a large scale for theatrical audiences.

The role Kapoor is set to play has weight within the story, and the makers felt he was the right fit. With his assured performances, Kapoor will undoubtedly bring an interesting dynamic to the ensemble.

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Samuk is being produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures and co-produced by Aashin A Shah. The film is currently in production, with a planned release date of 2026.

The addition of Rajat Kapoor to the cast further solidifies Samuk's position as a highly anticipated theatrical spectacle. With its eclectic ensemble and large-scale production, fans are eagerly awaiting more information on this sci-fi action thriller.