Actor Suniel Shetty has said that Bihar is poised to emerge as a significant destination for film shoots, citing the state's newly introduced film-friendly policies and the logistical groundwork already being laid for a major production. The actor made these remarks during a visit to Patna in August 2026, where he also held a meeting with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to discuss arrangements for an upcoming shoot.

A 50-60 Day Shoot on the Cards

Shetty revealed that a film production is in advanced discussion to begin shooting in Bihar from October 2026, with the schedule expected to run for approximately 50 to 60 days. He said the entire production team is set to visit the state the following week to scout locations and assess logistics. 'We have a meeting with the entire department. They want to come for a shooting. They want to shoot a film from October. Because there are new film-related policies. Bihar is going to be a big destination for film shooting. It's a 50-60 day shooting. That's why we came to discuss everything. It's a very good place. The entire team will come to see it next week. And then, I think, from October, there will be a shooting for at least 50-60 days,' Shetty said.

New Film Policies Driving Interest

The trigger for this renewed attention on Bihar, according to Shetty, is the state government's updated film-related policy framework. While specific provisions of the policy were not detailed during his remarks, the actor indicated that the incentives and infrastructure commitments embedded in these policies have made Bihar a credible option for large-scale productions. This comes amid a broader national trend of state governments competing to attract Bollywood and regional film shoots through subsidies, single-window clearances, and location support.

Meeting With Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary

During his Patna visit, Shetty met Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to work through the practical details of hosting the production. The discussions reportedly covered logistics, crew accommodation, and coordination with state departments. The meeting signals that the proposed shoot has the backing of the state administration, which could ease the typically complex process of securing permissions for large outdoor productions.

Shetty's Recent and Upcoming Work

On the professional front, Shetty was most recently seen in the action comedy 'Welcome to the Jungle', which featured an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, and Jackie Shroff. He is also reportedly set to reprise his role in the highly anticipated 'Hera Pheri 3'. If the Bihar shoot proceeds as planned, it would mark one of the state's highest-profile Bollywood productions in recent memory.