As the lockdown in the country and across the globe is gradually easing, makers of the high-end espionage film, Bellbottom, are ready to take their film on the floors. The much-anticipated thriller, starring Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi and Lara Dutta, is the first film to commence shooting after the long lockdown. The schedule of the movie, written by Aseem Arrora and Parveez Shaikh, begins one month from now, and the entire team will be heading to the UK for the same.

Over the past few months, the film industry has come to a halt, whether in India or other countries. The need of the hour is to adapt and evolve with the times. Keeping the new normal in mind, a thorough precautionary plan for the shoot has been laid down by the filmmakers. The film’s shoot not only gets the artistes back on the sets, but also all the people involved in the process of filmmaking. Bellbottom resuming work is a step forward to normalise the current working situation in Bollywood and bringing the industry back to business.

Sharing his thoughts on starting the shoot for the film, Akshay Kumar says, “We are glad to be able to start shooting for Bellbottom after the long lockdown. The team has made special plans and taken precautions, keeping the current situation in mind. I am looking forward to the industry to begin doing what it does best and entertain the audiences again.”

Producer Jackky Bhagnani adds, “There are a number of people dependent on the film industry starting up again. We wanted the film to take shape the best way possible, but at the same time keeping the safety of the crew as our top priority. All our activities will be minutely monitored to make sure no one is at risk, and we’re following all the issued guidelines. The cast and crew are on board and offering full cooperation. It’s time!”

Director Ranjit M Tewari, who is eagerly waiting for the shoot to start, shares, “I am immensely thankful and happy to start filming. Even during such trying times, we strive to give our best and make this film a success.”

Pooja Entertainment presents in association with Emmay Entertainment, Bellbottom. Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikhil Advani, the film is set to release on April 2, 2021.