Raj Kundra Launches Akaal Films on 51st Birthday, Plans Stories Rooted in Punjab

Raj Kundra has marked his 51st birthday by announcing a new venture in the entertainment industry. The businessman and actor has launched Akaal Films, a production house he says will focus on stories connected to Punjab, its people, history and cultural identity.

Kundra unveiled the production banner and its logo on social media, describing the move as the beginning of a journey he had wanted to undertake for a long time.

Raj Kundra Announces Akaal Films

Announcing the production house on Instagram, Raj Kundra said the venture had received the blessings of Waheguru and outlined the kind of cinema he hopes to create.

He said Akaal Films will explore stories rooted in Punjab, its people, history and spirit, while aiming to present them to audiences beyond India.

For Kundra, the new company represents more than simply another business venture. His announcement suggests that storytelling and regional narratives will form the central identity of the production banner as it begins its journey.

The launch also marks another step in Kundra’s growing association with the entertainment industry, following his appearances on screen and involvement in film projects.

Shilpa Shetty Celebrates Raj Kundra’s Birthday

The Akaal Films announcement coincided with a birthday tribute from Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra’s wife.

The actor shared a carousel of photographs and videos featuring personal moments with Kundra, including romantic and family memories. In her message, she wished him happiness, good health, love and abundance.

Addressing him affectionately as her “Cookie”, Shilpa described Kundra as her favourite person and reflected on their life together.

She also joked about the couple’s relationship, writing that she looked forward to another year of being his favourite person to “annoy” and laugh with.

Her post added a personal touch to a day that also marked an important professional announcement for Kundra.

Raj Kundra’s Journey Into Entertainment

Raj Kundra is a British-Indian businessman who has increasingly appeared in the entertainment space in recent years.

He and Shilpa Shetty have been married since 2009. Kundra also participated in the first season of the reality series The Traitors, bringing him further into the public spotlight beyond his business career.

He subsequently made his Punjabi cinema debut with Rakesh Mehta’s Mehar in 2025.

The launch of Akaal Films now takes his involvement in the entertainment industry a step further, with Kundra moving into film production.

Akaal Films to Focus on Punjab-Rooted Stories

The most notable aspect of Kundra’s announcement is the stated creative direction of Akaal Films.

Rather than describing the banner solely in commercial terms, he emphasised stories connected to Punjab and its cultural and historical identity. His stated ambition is to take such narratives to a global audience.

At this stage, details about Akaal Films’ first production, including its title, cast, director, production schedule and release plans, have not been announced in the supplied information.