'Singh Is Kinng' completes 17 years: Director Anees Bamee drops post; says, 'This film gave me…'

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Singh is Kinng' was released in the year 2008. On the 17th anniversary of the blockbuster film, director Anees Bazmee took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute. The comic caper remains a fan favourite, celebrated for its comedy, action, and music. In his post, Bazmee reflected on the film's enduring legacy, expressing gratitude.Take a look at what the filmmaker posted on his Instagram.Sharing the poster of the film, the director shared, "17 years of Singh Is Kinng. This film gave me memories for a lifetime, and the love you all continue to shower on it is truly overwhelming. From the incredible cast and crew to every single person who believed in this madness, thank you from the bottom of my heart."His post further read, "We just wanted to make you smile, and the fact that it’s still doing that means the world. Grateful for the journey, the laughter, and the love. @akshaykumar @katrinakaif @sonu_sood @sudanshu_pandey @nehadhupia @iyashpalsharma #manojpahwa #kirankher @ranvirshorey @vipuldshahofficial."Take a look at the post here.Released in 2008, the film also starred Om Puri, Ranvir Shorey, Neha Dhupia, Javed Jaffrey, Sonu Sood, and Sudhanshu Pandey. Rapper Snoop Dogg's special song in the movie added a global appeal to it. 'Singh Is Kinng' was released on 8 August, 2008, and became a huge commercial success at the box office.According to the reports, Anees Bazmee will be working on the 'No Entry' sequel backed by Boney Kapoor. However, the film is currently in the pre-production stage, and hence, an official announcement is yet to be done.His last project was Kartik Aaryan's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'. It also starred Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri along with Aaryan. The movie was released in theatres in November 2024 and worked well at the box office.