# Ayushmann Khurrana plays Pakistani spy in Udta Teer, no hesitation 2026-09-24T17:22:44+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Ayushmann Khurrana will next be seen in Udta Teer, a spy comedy in which he plays a Pakistani agent named Bilal Ahmad who loses his memory after an accident in India and believes he is an Indian spy. At the trailer launch in Mumbai, Ayushmann said he had no hesitation in taking the role. 'It was part of the script. As an actor, you are ready to do anything. I do what the script demands,' he said, according to Hindustan Times. Cinema Express reported him saying the role is 'the most difficult character' because he had to stay straight-faced amid chaos. The film also stars Sara Ali Khan, who said she was drawn to the unusual premise. Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor told Cinema Express that Udta Teer is 'situational comedy, not slapstick.' The ensemble includes the late Mukul Dev in his final performance. Directed by Akash A Kaushik, the film is produced by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla. It releases in theatres on October 9. Ayushmann also has Sooraj R Barjatya's Yeh Prem Mol Liya lined up for November 27. ## Indian Opinion Analysis All four sources report the same facts from the trailer launch with no discernible editorial slant. Cinema Express, Bollywood Hungama, and Hindustan Times each lead with Ayushmann's comment that he does what the script demands, and all include the film's release date and cast. The only variation is in emphasis: Bollywood Hungama foregrounds his visit to Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati, framing it as a blessings-seeking moment ahead of releases, while the others stay on the trailer event. With no ideological divergence, the coverage is straight reporting. The box office performance of Udta Teer on its opening weekend will show whether the Pakistani-spy premise affects audience turnout. ## Coverage - cinemaexpress.com (neutral report) Leads with spy role question but no slant - cinemaexpress.com (neutral report) Leads with spy role question but no slant - bollywoodhungama.com (neutral report) Foregrounds Ganpati visit over trailer launch - hindustantimes.com (neutral report) Leads with spy role and social media chatter Tags: Ayushmann Khurrana, Mukul Dev, Sara Ali Khan, Sooraj R Barjatya, Udta Teer, Yeh Prem Mol Liya Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ayushmann-khurrana-on-two-new-films-udta-teer-and-yeh-prem-mol-liya/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ayushmann-khurrana-on-two-new-films-udta-teer-and-yeh-prem-mol-liya/#story-in-brief