Udta Teer, a tribute to Mukul Dev: Ayushmann remembers late actor at trailer launch
More than a year after Mukul Dev’s death, the late actor’s final on-screen appearance is set to reach audiences with Udta Teer. The trailer of the Ayushmann Khurrana-led action comedy was released on Tuesday, giving fans a glimpse of Mukul in one of his last performances. Mukul died on May 23, 2025, aged 54.
Mukul Dev plays a key role alongside Ayushmann in the film. Speaking at the trailer launch, Ayushmann remembered his late co-star and called Udta Teer a fitting tribute to him.
“Mukul Dev was one of the brightest, most brilliant talents in our country. There was a film named Omerta (2018). It was his brainchild. We sadly underutilised him. In Udta Teer, you'll see him for the last time. This is like a swan song; it's a tribute to Mukul Dev," he said.
Director Aakash Kaushik also spoke about his conversations with Mukul while they were working on the film. He recalled how concerned the actor was about how his performance would be received by audiences. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Movie Talkies (@movietalkies)
“He used to call me and ask, 'Yaar, jab yeh picture aayegi na, toh log kya bolenge mere baare mein?'. All I can say is that this is not only his last film but actually his best work. We say that with a lot of responsibility. Unhone literally chaar chand lagaye hai iss picture ko. So, Mukul sir, wherever you are, we love you and miss you. I promised you that poora Hindustan aapke gunn gaayega aur woh hoga. That's my promise to him and to you all. You'll love his performance.”
The trailer introduces Ayushmann as Bilal, a Pakistani spy who loses his memory following an explosion. After the incident, he begins believing that he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer.
The film appears to build its story around Bilal’s identity crisis, with his Pakistani handlers struggling to understand the sudden change in their ace agent. Ayushmann plays the character with a mix of action and comedy, while Sara Ali Khan features as a CTS operative.
Udta Teer appears to combine action, humour and political satire, with the trailer offering several comic situations around Bilal’s mistaken identity.Udta Teer marks another collaboration between Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan after Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, which also starred Rakul Preet Singh and Wamiqa Gabbi.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Sep 24, 2026 10:21 IST
