Three YRF films to be made in the U.K. from 2026, says British PM Keir Starmer 

Three films produced by Yash Raj Films will be shot in locations across the U.K. from early 2026, creating over 3,000 jobs and boosting the economy by millions of pounds, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday. 

To mark the announcement, Starmer visited Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai on Wednesday alongside a delegation, including the British Film Institute, the British Film Commission, Pinewood Studios, Elstree Studios, and Civic Studios. “Bollywood is back in Britain, and it’s bringing jobs, investment and opportunity, all while showcasing the UK as a world-class destination for global filmmaking," said Starmer.

According to Starmer, the collaboration with YRF is the kind of partnership the trade deal with India is destined to unlock, one driving growth, strengthening cultural ties, and delivering for communities across the country.

"By making these Bollywood blockbusters in Britain, we will be driving more growth in our world-class creative industries, as we are committed to our creative industries sector plan," said U.K. cultural secretary Lisa Nandy. Nandy also announced that a cooperation agreement will be signed between the British Film Institute and the National Film Development Commission of India, which will reinvigorate co-production and enable filmmakers from both countries to share resources and talent.

"Past Indian productions have yielded global hits. Cross-cultural hit film Slumdog Millionaire, brought in around £300million to the U.K. economy, on a budget of just £12 milllion, highlighting what’s possible when U.K. technical expertise and Indian storytelling unite," she said.

YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani said the storied film studio is enthused to join hands with the U.K. again and return to filming there. "The U.K.’s infrastructure, technology, and talent are unmatched, and we are delighted to deepen our cultural ties with a country that has always empowered us to excel creatively," he said.

The U.K. film industry contributes £12 billion a year to the economy and supports 90,000 jobs across every region of the country. India is the largest producer of films in the world, and Yash Raj’s commitment follows an eight-year hiatus from filming in the U.K. The development, according to YRF, is also a testament to the impact the India-UK free trade agreement is making.