{
  "id": 10721899,
  "title": "Akshay Kumar To Star In Hanuman Ansh 2? Producer Anupriya Nagar Breaks Silence On Casting Speculation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/akshay-kumar-to-star-in-hanuman-ansh-2-producer-anupriya-nagar-breaks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:08:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/akshay-kumar-to-star-in-hanuman-ansh-2-producer-anupriya-nagar-breaks-silence-on-casting-speculation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The producer of Hanuman Ansh 2, Anupriya Nagar, has spoken out regarding rumors suggesting that Akshay Kumar might star in the sequel. She firmly denied these claims, stating that the actor is not confirmed to be part of the film. The confusion surrounding the casting originated from Anupriya's comment during an interview where she referred to Akshay as her \"favorite actor.\" When asked about his involvement in Hanuman Ansh 2, she did not provide a definitive answer, which fueled speculation. However, speaking to Hindustan Times, Anupriya clarified, \"I have not said anything regarding Akshay Kumar in Part 2. It's false.\" She affirmed that she has made no such announcement about his casting for the sequel. The rumor gained traction after Anupriya's cryptic response to the casting question, leading fans to interpret it as a possible indication of Akshay's participation. However, this exchange did not constitute an official confirmation. Despite the box office success of the first installment, Hanuman Ansh continues to perform well at the box office.",
  "summary": "Speculation surrounding Akshay Kumar ’s possible involvement in Hanuman Ansh 2 has now been addressed by the film’s co-producer Anupriya Nagar. She clarified that the actor is not confirmed to be part of the sequel and said reports suggesting otherwise are false. Hanuman Ansh Maker Dismisses Rumours Of Akshay Kumar Being A Part Of Sequel The confusion reportedly began after Anupriya referred to…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}