After Ikkis, Simar Bhatia Reportedly Picks Roshan Mathew Rom-Com as Second Film

Simar Bhatia is reportedly preparing to follow her debut film Ikkis with a romantic comedy opposite Roshan Mathew. The casting information was first reported as an exclusive by journalist Rahul Raut for Bollywood Hungama on August 27, 2026.

According to that report, the untitled project will be directed by Adhiraj Bose and produced by Aayush Maheshwari through BLM Pictures. Filming is reportedly planned for November 2026, with the makers considering a theatrical release around the middle of 2027.

However, the project has not yet been formally announced by BLM Pictures, Simar, Roshan or the reported director. The casting, production schedule and release plans should therefore be treated as reported information rather than confirmed facts.

What has been reported about the film?

The original exclusive describes the project as a character-led love story mixing emotional drama with quirky and comic elements. If the casting proceeds as reported, it will introduce Simar and Roshan as a new on-screen pair.

Adhiraj Bose is expected to make his feature-film directorial debut with the project. His previous work includes the short film Interior Cafe Night, featuring Naseeruddin Shah and Shernaz Patel, while he has also worked in assistant-director roles on Hindi films.

The production connection is credible but does not independently confirm the new film. Aayush Maheshwari was previously credited as one of the producers of the Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin-starrer Looop Lapeta. Netflix’s official promotional material lists Sony Pictures Films India, Ellipsis Entertainment and Maheshwari among that film’s producers.

No title, supporting cast, distributor or confirmed release date for the reported Simar–Roshan project has been made public.

A sharp change of genre after Ikkis

The potential romantic comedy would represent a substantial tonal shift for Simar after Ikkis, Sriram Raghavan’s biographical war drama about Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.

Maddock Films’ official trailer introduced Simar alongside Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film was released theatrically on January 1, 2026, with Agastya playing the Param Vir Chakra recipient.

Ikkis placed Simar within a historical story shaped by military service, sacrifice and the 1971 India-Pakistan war. A contemporary romantic comedy would give her a markedly different second showcase—one built around chemistry, humour and emotional timing.

It is too early, though, to determine the precise nature or size of her role from the available report.

Why Roshan Mathew makes the pairing interesting

Roshan Mathew has built a multilingual career rather than restricting himself to one industry. His Malayalam credits include Moothon, Kappela, C U Soon and Ronth, while Hindi audiences have seen him in Choked, Darlings and Ulajh.

In 2026, he appeared in the investigative thriller Uyir and completed work on the Malayalam mystery thriller Shani.

Pairing Simar, who is at the beginning of her screen career, with an actor experienced across languages and formats could give the film a dynamic different from a conventional two-debutant romance. That assessment remains editorial analysis; the actors’ characters and the story’s setting have not been disclosed.

The Celebrity Hour Take

The real significance of this reported project is not simply that Akshay Kumar’s niece may have signed another film. It is the apparent genre choice.

Moving from a large historical production to a character-driven romantic comedy could help Simar avoid being defined by her debut or her family connection. Comedy and romance also demand a different performance rhythm, potentially offering a clearer test of her versatility.

Roshan’s involvement adds further interest because his career has moved comfortably between Malayalam cinema, Hindi films and streaming projects. If officially confirmed, the pairing would bring together a newcomer building her Hindi-film identity and an established performer known for choosing varied roles.

For now, the next development to watch is a direct announcement from the production banner. Until that arrives, the cast, November filming plan and mid-2027 release target remain details from Bollywood Hungama’s exclusive not independently confirmed production information.

Sources & Verification

This report was prepared by reviewing Bollywood Hungama’s original exclusive, the official Ikkis trailer and credits published by Maddock Films, Netflix’s production information for Looop Lapeta, and established coverage of Roshan Mathew’s recent work. No public announcement confirming the new film was found on the reported producer’s or lead actors’ official channels at the time of preparation.