Akshay Kumar backs Ganesh Acharya's directorial debut Dust To Stardust, watch trailer

Ganesh Acharya has unveiled the trailer of Ganesh Dust To Stardust, his upcoming directorial set for release on 11 December 2026. The film frames a journey of dreams, struggle and sacrifice, with Akshay Kumar calling it Acharya's own story.Ganesh Acharya turns director for Dust To Stardust, trailer promises grit and gritNew Delhi,Oct 11, 2026 16:04 ISTGanesh Acharya is taking his love for dance and storytelling to the big screen with Ganesh Dust To Stardust. The choreographer-director has unveiled the trailer of his upcoming film, which follows the struggles, sacrifices and determination behind the pursuit of a dream.The film, starring Shivanshu Soni, Alok Shaw, Sukanya Kalan and Sakshi Pawaskar, will release in cinemas on December 11, 2026.The trailer traces a journey from humble beginnings to bigger ambitions, with dance and drama woven into a story about pushing ahead when circumstances aren't on your side. Hard work, family responsibilities and the price of chasing a dream form the emotional core of the film.For Acharya, who's choreographed some of Hindi cinema's most memorable dance numbers, the project is also an opportunity to tell a story that goes beyond the steps and spectacle.“I have always believed that everyone has the right to dream, but dreams don’t come true just by dreaming. You have to work hard, make sacrifices and keep moving forward, no matter how difficult the journey gets,” he said, describing the emotion he wanted to bring to the film. Calling the project close to his heart, Acharya added that he hoped audiences would recognise a part of their own struggles and aspirations in the story.Akshay Kumar cheers for Ganesh AcharyaAkshay Kumar also shared the trailer, celebrating his long association with Acharya and the journey that brought him to this point in his career. “Master ji and I go back a long way. I still remember that, as a choreographer, his very first song was with me,” the actor said.Praising Acharya's hard work and talent, Akshay added that the film's journey from a small beginning to a bigger ambition reflected Acharya's own story. “And the most special thing is that this is his own story,” he said, extending his love and best wishes to his friend.Producer Soundarya Acharya, meanwhile, said the film was built around the belief that dreams are worth pursuing even when the odds seem overwhelming. She also spoke about how special it had been to watch her father bring the project to life, praising the passion and effort he had put into it.Watch trailer here:All about Dust To StardustGanesh Dust To Stardust is presented by V2S Production & Entertainment and produced by Soundarya Acharya. Ganesh Acharya has written and directed the film, with Digangana Suryavanshi and Acharya handling the screenplay and dialogues.The music and background score are composed by Junaid Kumar, with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan and Acharya. Ajay Pandey is the cinematographer, Rakesh Ram has handled the editing, and Amrish Yamanappa Patange and Daya Vanniyar of Red Ameise are the production designers. Acharya and his team are in charge of the choreography.With dance at the heart of the film and a story built around ambition, setbacks and perseverance, Ganesh Dust To Stardust is set to arrive in cinemas on December 11, 2026.- Ends