Post-production on Abbas-Mustan’s crime-heist thriller 3 Monkeys has moved into the dubbing studio, with actor Mustafa Burmawala returning to work after a short Diwali break. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 4, 2026, and the production is now working through its final sound stages.
A last chance to shape the character
Burmawala told Bollywood Hungama that the shoot is complete and that he has begun recording his portions. He described dubbing as the point where an actor can return to the character after filming wraps and add final adjustments that would not otherwise be possible.
“Dubbing is an important part of the filmmaking process because this is where you get to add those final touches to your character and performance,” he said.
He added that he is eager for audiences to see the film and hopes they enjoy what the team has created. Returning to work after the festive celebrations feels good, he said, and he is excited about the next phase.
What we know about 3 Monkeys
Burmawala plays Akbar, one of three young men at the centre of the heist narrative. Vishal Jethwa plays Amar and Tenzing Dalha plays Anthony. Their audacious operation spirals into deception, changing loyalties and unexpected turns, with Arjun Rampal as the mysterious Sanjay. Priya Prakash Varrier also features in the cast.
The film reworks the familiar three wise monkeys proverb as a crime-thriller. It is directed by Abbas-Mustan and produced by Allarakha Vohra, Faruk Vohra and Sayeed Vohra under the AV Picture banner, in association with AJ Film Entertainment World.
The Abbas-Mustan return
For readers who track Hindi cinema, the most significant part of this update is the milestone it implies: a new Abbas-Mustan film is returning to the director’s chair and is now in the final lap. The duo’s thrillers have often turned on identity, deception and shifting loyalties, and the description of 3 Monkeys places it in that tradition. With dubbing underway, the production is moving through the last creative pass before the print is locked.
What to watch next
- Marketing: expect promotional material to accelerate once the dubbing and final mix are complete.
- Release date: holding December 4 matters with the year’s final box office weeks ahead.
- Tone: the first trailer will show whether the duo’s return leans into style or the heist’s double-crosses.
The immediate sign to follow is whether the film completes its post-production milestones without a date change. For now, the team is back at work, and 3 Monkeys is moving toward cinemas.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com
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