Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Samuk’ makers tighten security on Mumbai sets after UK shoot images leak online, with phones and photography banned ahead of its wrap in November |

Akshay Kumar starrer Samuk makers ban phones on Mumbai safter images leak from UK shoot (Image Credits IMDb)

Akshay Kumar’s upcoming sci-fi survival thriller ‘Samuk’ has introduced stricter security measures on set to prevent behind-the-scenes images and footage from leaking online. According to a recent report, the film’s final shooting leg began in Powai, Mumbai, on October 26, prompting director Kanishk Varma and producer Vipul A Shah to tighten access to the sets. The measures reportedly include a ban on mobile phones and photography, with only essential cast and crew permitted at the venue.

‘Samuk’ makers tighten security as final Mumbai schedule begins

During the film’s earlier UK schedule, an image from the sets of ‘Samuk’ surfaced online, offering a glimpse into the world of the Akshay Kumar-starrer. With the production now entering its final phase in Mumbai, the makers are reportedly taking additional precautions to ensure that further visuals do not reach audiences before the film’s release.According to Mid-Day, the team wants to keep the film’s visual elements under wraps, given its distinct science-fiction premise and the effort invested in building its cinematic world. Mobile phones and photography have reportedly been prohibited on set, while access to the shooting venue has been restricted to essential cast and crew. Security personnel are also monitoring entry.A source told the publication, “Samuk is not a conventional action film. There is a novel world that Kanishk wants audiences to discover on screen. The security measures are intended to ensure that no footage or visuals reach the audience before that.”

Akshay Kumar’s ‘Samuk’ to film across Mumbai before mid-November wrap

The final leg of Samuk began in Powai on October 26. According to the report, approximately two weeks of filming remain across locations in Mumbai, including Film City and Jogeshwari.The production is expected to wrap by mid-November, bringing the sci-fi survival thriller’s shoot to a close. The additional security measures are intended to preserve the element of surprise surrounding the film’s setting and visual design.While the earlier UK image offered audiences an early glimpse of the project, the makers appear keen to ensure that the remaining footage stays confidential until they are ready to share it officially.

More about Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Samuk’

Samuk is described as a sci-fi survival thriller directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul A Shah, with Akshay Kumar in the lead role. The film’s premise and visual world are being kept largely under wraps, with the makers reportedly keen to let audiences discover its setting on screen.The project’s final Mumbai schedule is expected to conclude in mid-November. Further details about its storyline, release date and promotional plans have not been provided in the supplied report.

Akshay Kumar’s work slate

Akshay Kumar headlined Priyadarshan’s horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’ alongside Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav, followed it up with the star-studded comedy ensemble ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ directed by Ahmed Khan. Akshay Kumar was last seen opposite Saif Ali Khan in Priyadarshan’s suspense thriller ‘Haiwaan’.