Bhushan Kumar of T-series has roped in Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for his next production - "Bhool Bhulaiya" - a comic thriller and remake of the 1993 Malayalam super-hit "Manichithrathazhu".

Set in a small town, the film promises to be a blend of thrill and humour, revealing many dimensions of human psychology.

Directed by Priyadarshan, the movie's cast will include Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and Amisha Patel. The screenplay and dialogues of the film are written by Neeraj Vora and the 41-day shooting schedule began Sunday in Jaipur.

This is Akshay's second film with T-Series after "Humko Deewana Kar Gaye".