Kareena Kapoor Signs Her First Pan-India Film; Shoot Begins in May With a ₹200-Crore Action Franchise

In a major career move, Kareena Kapoor Khan has officially signed her first pan-India action thriller, marking her entry into the high-budget multilingual space that has so far been dominated by actors from the South.

The untitled film, backed by a leading production house, carries a reported budget of ₹200 crore and will release in four languages — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.

The shoot begins in May 2026, with pre-production already in full swing.

⭐ Kareena to Play a Tough Intelligence Officer

Sources close to the team confirm that Kareena will portray an elite RAW operative, a character inspired by real-life women officers who have led high-risk counterterror missions.

The role demands intense physical preparation, including:

Weapon-handling training

Hand-to-hand combat routines

High-altitude action sequences

Long chase scenes set across Europe and the Middle East

A core team of action choreographers from South Korea and Spain has been hired to design the stunt blocks.

An insider shared:

“The script requires a fearless, mature performer — Kareena fits the role perfectly.”

🎬 A New Phase in Kareena’s Career

The actress, who recently delivered acclaimed performances in Jaane Jaan and The Buckingham Murders, is shifting toward more gritty, performance-heavy roles.

Industry analysts say this project signals her expansion into the pan-India cinematic space, which has grown massively after the success of films like KGF, Pushpa, and Jawan.

Film trade expert Atul Mohan notes:

“Kareena entering the pan-India market shows how Bollywood stars are re-aligning themselves. The future lies in national-scale, multi-language releases.”

🌍 Global Locations Locked for Shoot

The film will be shot across:

Budapest

Abu Dhabi

Mumbai

Hyderabad sets

A secret location in the Himalayas

The makers want a high-gloss look that competes with international spy franchises.

🎥 Director & Cast Still Under Wraps

Producers will reveal the director and supporting cast in February.

Two big South Indian actors — one Tamil, one Telugu — are reportedly in talks to join the film, making it a true cross-industry collaboration.

Rumours suggest:

One male antagonist from the Tamil industry

A key intelligence officer role to be played by a rising Telugu star

But nothing is confirmed yet.

💰 A ₹200-Crore Gamble — But a Smart One?

With the film targeting four major markets, trade expectations are high.

If the project succeeds, Kareena could become one of the first mainstream Bollywood actresses to establish a strong foothold in pan-India action cinema.

The franchise has already been planned as a two-part series, depending on reception.