The Antony Sunny Deol project has moved much closer to completion. After beginning production in February 2026, the Goa-set action thriller reportedly wrapped principal photography by the end of September, with Sunny Deol playing a police officer caught in a battle against an organised crime network.
Directed by debut filmmaker Balaji Ganesh, the film also stars Jyotika in a key role and Vijay Varma as the principal antagonist. Excel Entertainment is backing the project with A. R. Murugadoss associated as producer.
An exact theatrical release date has not yet been formally announced by the makers. Recent industry reports indicate that the film is being prepared for a 2027 theatrical release.
Antony: Key Details
Detail | Current Information |
|---|---|
Film | Antony |
Lead Actor | Sunny Deol |
Director | Balaji Ganesh |
Co-Star | Jyotika |
Antagonist | Vijay Varma |
Genre | Action Thriller / Crime Thriller |
Production | Excel Entertainment |
Producer Association | A. R. Murugadoss |
Filming Began | February 27, 2026 |
Current Status | Principal photography reportedly completed |
Release | 2027 reported; exact date not officially announced |
When Did Antony Begin Shooting?
The project officially went on floors on February 27, 2026.
At that point the makers were still publicly describing it as an untitled Sunny Deol action thriller. Cinema Express reported that Excel Entertainment had joined hands with A. R. Murugadoss for the project, with Jyotika confirmed in a prominent role.
Cinema Express — Sunny Deol action thriller goes on floors
Balaji Ganesh, who had previously worked with Murugadoss, was announced as the director.
The project later became widely identified by the working/current title Antony.
Sunny Deol Plays a Police Officer
Recent reports have provided a clearer picture of Sunny Deol's role.
He plays a police officer operating in Goa, where the story places him against a crime syndicate. That gives Antony a more specific identity than the early description of a generic action entertainer.
The Times of India — Sunny Deol wraps Antony
The Goa setting also appears to be important to the film rather than functioning only as scenery.
Reports from the production phase described major action portions, coastal-road sequences and extended location work in the state.
Jyotika Joins Sunny Deol
Jyotika was one of the first cast members officially associated with the project when filming began.
Her casting makes Antony another Hindi project in her recent run of cross-industry work and places her alongside Sunny Deol in what is being positioned as a large-scale action thriller.
The exact nature of her character has not been officially explained in detail.
That distinction is important because older speculative articles often tried to assign character relationships before the makers had confirmed them.
For now, the reliable information is that Jyotika has a significant role in the film.
Vijay Varma Plays the Antagonist
Vijay Varma is playing the primary antagonist opposite Sunny Deol.
He publicly discussed working with Deol in April 2026 and described his excitement about sharing the screen with the veteran actor.
The Tribune — Vijay Varma on working with Sunny Deol in Antony
Varma's role appears to be more than a straightforward action-villain part.
Later reports revealed that the film includes a circus-based musical sequence connected to his character's backstory.
Vijay Varma's Circus Sequence
One of the more unusual production updates came in September.
Mid-Day reported that Vijay Varma had shot a dance sequence set inside a circus environment. The song was composed by Salim-Sulaiman and designed to reveal parts of the antagonist's past and motivations.
Mid-Day — Vijay Varma shoots circus dance number for Antony
That detail suggests the antagonist may have a more developed personal history rather than existing only as the obstacle Sunny Deol's character has to defeat.
It also adds a different flavour to a film otherwise being marketed mainly through its crime-and-action elements.
Who Is Directing Antony?
Balaji Ganesh is directing Antony.
The film marks his feature directorial debut after working closely with A. R. Murugadoss on earlier productions.
That makes the project notable for another reason: a major Sunny Deol action vehicle is also serving as the launch of a new director.
Early production reports consistently described the film as a suspense-driven action thriller rather than a simple mass-action film.
Excel Entertainment Backs the Film
Excel Entertainment is one of the central production companies behind Antony.
The project brings Sunny Deol together with producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's banner for the first time.
Bollywood Hungama reported that the film was produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and A. R. Murugadoss, with Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Aditya Joshi, Sunnil Jain and Yusuf Shaikh as co-producers.
Bollywood Hungama — Sunny Deol fronts new action thriller
Antony's Goa Action Schedule
A major portion of the movie was filmed in Goa.
Mid-Day reported in April that Sunny Deol moved to the state after completing the Mumbai schedule, with the filmmakers planning an extended run of action sequences.
Mid-Day — Sunny Deol heads to Goa for Antony action schedule
The reported setup included large action blocks rather than limited studio work, fitting with the film's crime-thriller identity.
Later production reports continued to describe Sunny as a cop taking on a criminal network in Goa.
Has Antony Finished Shooting?
Principal photography is now reported to be complete.
The Times of India reported on September 30 that Sunny Deol had wrapped his work on the film, with the project moving toward post-production.
A montage song choreographed by Vijay Ganguly was also reported around the final phase of production.
That makes the current status very different from the original version of this article, which described shooting as only beginning.
The correct update now is:
Antony has moved from production into its post-production phase.
What Is the Antony Release Date?
There is currently no precise officially announced theatrical date that should be presented as confirmed.
Recent reports place the film in a 2027 theatrical release window, but a specific day and month should not be invented until Excel Entertainment or the makers announce it directly.
This is especially important for an article targeting Antony Sunny Deol, because older listings still show inconsistent 2026/2027 timing.
The safest current status is:
filming: reportedly complete
post-production: next/current stage
theatrical release: expected/reported for 2027
exact date: not officially announced
Is Antony Releasing in 2026?
Older databases and early reports sometimes listed Antony as a 2026 project because shooting began early in the year.
However, more recent September reporting points toward a 2027 theatrical release.
Until the makers publish an official date, Spotlyra should not present either a specific 2026 or 2027 day as final.
Is Antony a Cop Movie?
Yes, according to the latest production reporting.
Sunny Deol is playing a police officer who takes on a crime syndicate in Goa.
That gives the film a crime-thriller framework while still allowing for the high-energy action style associated with Deol's screen persona.
Why Antony Is an Interesting Sunny Deol Project
The film brings together several elements that make it different from a routine action vehicle.
Sunny Deol as a Cop
The role places Deol inside a more structured crime story rather than simply positioning him as a larger-than-life action hero.
Vijay Varma as the Villain
Varma's antagonist appears to have his own character history, including an unusual circus sequence.
Jyotika in a Key Role
Her presence adds another experienced performer to the central cast.
A New Director
Balaji Ganesh gets his first feature-directing opportunity on a large production.
Goa as Part of the Story
The location appears connected directly to the crime syndicate and action setup.
What Is Confirmed and What Is Still Unconfirmed?
Confirmed / Strongly Reported
Sunny Deol leads the film.
Jyotika is part of the principal cast.
Vijay Varma plays the antagonist.
Balaji Ganesh directs.
Excel Entertainment is backing the project.
A. R. Murugadoss is associated as producer.
Filming began in February 2026.
Sunny Deol plays a police officer.
The crime story is set in Goa.
Principal photography is reported to be complete.
Not Yet Officially Confirmed
Exact theatrical release date
Full plot
Complete character names
Runtime
Certification
OTT platform
OTT release date
Box-office predictions or verdict
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antony Sunny Deol?
Antony is an upcoming action-crime thriller starring Sunny Deol as a police officer battling a criminal syndicate in Goa.
Who is directing Antony?
Balaji Ganesh is directing the film. It is his feature directorial debut.
Who stars with Sunny Deol in Antony?
Jyotika has a key role, while Vijay Varma plays the antagonist.
Has Antony finished shooting?
Sunny Deol's principal shoot was reported as wrapped by the end of September 2026, with the film moving toward post-production.
When will Antony release?
Current reports point toward a 2027 theatrical release, but the makers have not yet announced an exact date.
Is Vijay Varma the villain in Antony?
Yes. Current reporting identifies Vijay Varma as the main antagonist opposite Sunny Deol.
Is Antony available on OTT?
No OTT platform or streaming release date has been officially announced.
References
Cinema Express — Sunny Deol action thriller backed by Excel Entertainment goes on floors
Bollywood Hungama — Sunny Deol fronts new Pan-India action thriller
The Times of India — Sunny Deol wraps Antony, the Goa-set crime thriller
Mid-Day — Sunny Deol heads to Goa for Antony action schedule
Mid-Day — Vijay Varma shoots a circus dance number for Antony
The Tribune — Vijay Varma on working with Sunny Deol in Antony
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