Ayushmann Khurrana and Suhail Nayyar bond over music, memes on 'Udta Teer' set
Synopsis
Suhail Nayyar has lifted the curtain on his off-screen friendship with Ayushmann Khurrana — a bond cemented by shared playlists and meme exchanges during the making of 'Udta Teer'. With Khurrana playing a memory-loss Pakistani spy who ends up fighting for India, the film pitches itself as Bollywood's first patriotic comedy ahead of its 9 October release.
Key Takeaways
Suhail Nayyar and Ayushmann Khurrana developed a close off-screen friendship while filming 'Udta Teer' .
The two regularly share new music and memes with each other; Nayyar refers to Khurrana as 'Paaji' . 'Udta Teer' is billed as India's first patriotic comedy , with Khurrana playing a Pakistani spy who loses his memory in India.
Nayyar is reportedly playing a negative character in the film.
The film releases in cinemas on 9 October 2026 .
Actor Suhail Nayyar says his upcoming film 'Udta Teer', set to release on 9 October, gave him more than just a memorable role — it gave him a genuine friendship with co-star Ayushmann Khurrana, built on a shared love of music and memes.
A Chemistry Rooted in Music and Memes
Speaking during the promotional rounds for the film in the Andheri West area of Mumbai, Nayyar described how the bond with Khurrana developed organically on set. 'Whatever new music we listen to, we share it amongst ourselves. Sometimes, I tell him, 'Hey, a song is coming out. I think you will like it'. He shares music with me. Sometimes I send something to him. Sometimes he sends me a song that most people haven't heard, saying, 'There's a different sound, you'll like it'. He's a great artiste,' Nayyar said.
The two also share a regular exchange of memes, which Nayyar says has only strengthened their off-screen rapport. 'We keep sharing memes. So it's a very good relationship, I really cherish this relationship. I really admire him both as a human being and an actor, I feel blessed that I got a chance to screen share with him. I call him Paaji. We have a camaraderie. It happens when you naturally vibe with someone,' he added.
What 'Udta Teer' Is About
Described as India's first patriotic comedy, 'Udta Teer' features Khurrana playing a Pakistani spy who loses his memory on Indian soil and subsequently begins fighting for India — unable to recall which country his patriotism belongs to. Khurrana has called it 'a very beautiful story' and 'a very different story' compared to conventional patriotic films.
Nayyar is reportedly playing a negative character in the film, adding a dramatic counterpoint to Khurrana's comedic lead. The film blends nationalism and humour in a premise that the makers believe sets it apart in the genre.
Ayushmann on the Film's Unique Premise
Khurrana himself elaborated on the concept, saying, 'My film 'Udta Teer' is releasing on October 9. It is a very different story. I want to say that it is India's first patriotic comedy where I become a Pakistani spy and lose my memory in India. My character in the film starts fighting for India. So in a way, he remembers patriotism, but he forgets which country it is.'
Release and What to Expect
'Udta Teer' arrives in cinemas on 9 October 2026, entering a competitive release window. The film's unusual comic-patriotic blend and the growing public curiosity around the Nayyar-Khurrana pairing are expected to drive opening-weekend interest. All eyes will be on how audiences respond to this genre experiment.
Point of View
But 'Udta Teer' carries a genuinely unusual premise — a Pakistani spy whose amnesia turns him into an accidental Indian patriot is a premise that could either land as sharp satire or slide into farce. The marketing leans heavily on Ayushmann's star power; the real test is whether Nayyar's reportedly villainous role gives the film the dramatic tension its comedy needs. If it works, it could open a new sub-genre lane in Bollywood that neither pure patriotic films nor straight comedies currently occupy.
NationPress
2 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is 'Udta Teer' releasing?
'Udta Teer' is set to release in cinemas on 9 October 2026. It is described as India's first patriotic comedy and stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Suhail Nayyar.
What is the story of 'Udta Teer'?
'Udta Teer' follows a Pakistani spy, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, who loses his memory while in India and ends up fighting for India instead. Khurrana has described it as a unique blend of patriotism and comedy.
What role does Suhail Nayyar play in 'Udta Teer'?
Suhail Nayyar is reportedly playing a negative character in 'Udta Teer', providing a dramatic counterpoint to Ayushmann Khurrana's comic lead role.
How did Ayushmann Khurrana and Suhail Nayyar bond on set?
The two actors bonded over a shared love of music and memes, regularly exchanging songs and meme content with each other. Nayyar has said the friendship developed naturally and that he calls Khurrana 'Paaji'.
What makes 'Udta Teer' different from other patriotic Bollywood films?
The film is billed as India's first patriotic comedy, blending nationalism with humour through a premise where a Pakistani spy inadvertently becomes a champion of India after losing his memory — a concept the makers say sets it apart from conventional patriotic dramas.
