'Kill' director Nikhil Bhat to make Hollywood debut; casting top stars for action film, shoot starts in 2026

Nikhil Bhat, who impressed everyone with his action thriller, 'Kill' is now gearing up for his Hollywood debut.'Kill', which not only did well at film festivals but also performed well at the box office, earned praise for its unique action sequences.

Ever since, fans have been curious about his next project.

While reports already suggested that he is teaming up with a major Hollywood studio, the latest update is that the director plans to cast top Hollywood actors in his upcoming film.A source close to the development revealed to BollywoodHungama.com that, “Nikhil Bhat has been meeting the heads of Universal Studios for a while now, and the things are finally on paper.

The director is all set to make his Hollywood debut with a global action film, which is presently in the scripting stage."The film is touted to be a high-octane action spectacle, mounted on a big-scale with an even bigger budget. This is Nikhil’s most ambitious film till date, and is expected to put him on the global map.

Nikhil Bhat’s next project

According to the report, the filmmaker is looking to bring top Hollywood stars on board for his next project, with discussions already taking place. The script is said to demand the presence of global names, and the final cast is expected to surprise audiences in India. For now, however, everything is being kept tightly under wraps.

Shoot schedule

The director is likely to begin shooting his new film in 2026, with exact dates to be decided after the cast is finalised. In the meantime, his project with producer Murad Khetani is already in the pre-production stage.