Annu Kapoor Celebrates 44 Years in Film, Announces New Comedy "Uttar Da Puttar"
On June 29, 2026, veteran actor Annu Kapoor marked 44 years in the film industry, a milestone that spanned more than four decades of work on screen and on stage. In a candid interview with ANI, Kapoor expressed gratitude to the people who shaped his journey and revealed his next venture—a comedy titled Uttar Da Puttar, slated for a worldwide theatrical release on July 24, 2026.
Born Anil Kapoor on February 20, 1956 in Itwara, Bhopal, Kapoor moved from Delhi to Mumbai after his elder brother, Ranjit Kapoor, brought him to the city and helped him navigate the early stages of his career. In the interview he said, "I am very grateful to my brother, who brought me here and guided me in the early years," and he extended thanks to a host of filmmakers and artists who influenced his path.
Kapoor singled out Shyam Benegal, Mrinal Sen, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, and the late Yash Chopra as key figures in his development. He recalled his experience working with Yash Chopra and his wife Pamela on the 1980s film Meri Awaz Suno, describing it as a formative period. The actor also spoke of the Bachchan family, saying he regards Jaya Bachchan as an elder sister and wishing a long, healthy life for Amitabh Bachchan.
Uttar Da Puttar is directed by Ravinder Siwach and is based on a story by producer Sandiip Kapur. The makers’ poster—released alongside the announcement—shows Kapoor seated on a toilet mounted on a large Vastu‑inspired wheel, hinting at the film’s off‑beat premise that blends humor with themes of destiny and the search for the "right direction." The cast includes Rukhsar Rehman, Brijendra Kala, Pavan Malhotra, Ishtiyak Khan, Jeeveshu Ahluwalia, Rajendra Sethi, Sumit Gulati and Nitin Arora.
The project follows Kapoor’s long history of diverse roles across film and television. His career began with the 1983 Shyam Benegal film Mandi and has since encompassed over a hundred appearances. Uttar Da Puttar marks a return to the comedy genre for Kapoor, a field in which he has previously found success.
The film’s release is scheduled for July 24, 2026 in cinemas worldwide. No further details about the plot or distribution partners have been released at this time. Kapoor’s announcement comes as he reflects on a career that has seen him collaborate with many of India’s most respected filmmakers and actors.
In summary, Annu Kapoor celebrated 44 years in the film industry, thanked those who helped shape his career, and unveiled his next film, Uttar Da Puttar, set for a global theatrical release on July 24, 2026.
