Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is all set to return to the world of Stree with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the third installment of the popular horror-comedy series.

Producer Dinesh Vijan has compared Akshay to the ‘Thanos’ of the Maddock horror-comedy universe, hinting at his important role in the franchise. Maddock Films recently announced that Stree 3 is scheduled for theatrical release on August 13, 2027.

This revelation was made during the recently held trailer launch of Skyforce, which is co-produced by Dinesh Vijan. When asked if he would be a part of the horror-comedy universe, Akshay jokingly said that the decision lies with producers Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande. He hinted at his return by saying that Amar Kaushik, who directed Stree 2, will also direct the next installment.

Dinesh Vijan confirmed Akshay’s participation, calling him an important part of the universe.

Last year’s Stree 2 was a big blockbuster, mainly because of its many cameo roles. Akshay Kumar’s surprise cameo as the descendant of the infamous character Chandrabhan in the series was a highlight. The film concludes with a hint that Akshay’s character will have a more prominent role as a supervillain in Stree 3.