Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (transl. Big Master and Little Master) is an upcoming Hindi-language action-thriller film written and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Zafar, Jackky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, and Himanshu Kishan Mehra under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the title roles, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, and Ronit Bose Roy.
The film was announced on 8 February 2022. Principal photography began in January 2023, with filming taking place at various locations across Mumbai, Scotland, London, Luton, Abu Dhabi, and Jordan. The soundtrack album is composed by Vishal Mishra, while Julius Packiam composed the background score, with Marcin Laskawiec as the cinematographer, and Steven H. Bernard as the editor. The visual effects are handled by DNEG.
Initially scheduled for a 11 April 2024 release, the film is now scheduled for theatrical release on Eid 2024.
Storyline:
With their contrasting personalities and maverick methods, Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan need to overcome their differences and labor together to transport the offenders to impartiality and preserve the day.
Cast:
- Akshay Kumar as Raja Bhosle, Rohan’s elder brother
- Tiger Shroff as Rohan Bhosle, Raja’s younger brother
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kabir
- Sonakshi Sinha
- Manushi Chhillar
- Alaya F
- Ronit Bose Roy
Production:
In December 2021, it was reported that Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff would be joining forces for Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming action film. Subsequently, on February 8, 2022, the film was officially announced.
Casting:
After initial rumors suggesting Janhvi Kapoor’s involvement in a significant role, it was reported in November 2022 that Manushi Chhillar would join the cast. Following this, in December 2022, Prithviraj Sukumaran was signed to portray the main antagonist. Sonakshi Sinha joined the project in March 2023, and shortly thereafter, Alaya F was also confirmed to be part of the film.
Release:
In February 2022, the film’s release date was officially set for December 22, 2023, coinciding with the Christmas week. However, in May 2023, Pooja Entertainment announced a new release date for Eid 2024. The film is scheduled for release in Hindi, alongside dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
