Salman Khan joins hands with Dil Raju and National Award winner Vamshi Paidipally for an actioner; shooting starts next month

After months of speculation, Salman Khan has finally locked his next big project, which will be his next film to release, probably after 'Battle of Galwan.' As per the reports, the actor has teamed up with producer Dil Raju and National Award-winning director Vamshi Paidipally for a big-budget action thriller, which is expected to begin shooting in April this year and will see Salman in a never-seen-before avatar.

Salman Khan to be seen in a never seen before avatar

According to the reports in Pinkvilla, the makers are planning to make the venture on a grand scale and will feature a massive ensemble cast from both Hindi and South Indian film industries. The makers are currently in talks with an A-list actor to play the female lead opposite Salman Khan. However, the final casting for the actress is still in process. A report further suggested that Salman has liked the script and the commercial ingredients it brings to the table. It’s a high-octane action thriller with a strong emotional core. Moreover, what excited Salman to immediately say yes to the project is Vamshi Paidipally's vision to present him in a completely new avatar, with a distinct look.




The report further mentioned that the shoot is scheduled to begin next month (April 2026), and the makers are aiming for a grand release in 2027. Interestingly, after completing this action thriller, Salman Khan is expected to move on to a project with the filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.

Salman Khan clicked on the sets of 'Battle Of Galwan'

Salman Khan was recently spotted in high spirits on the sets of his upcoming film 'Battle of Galwan', much to the delight of fans after fresh pictures from the shoot surfaced online. The Bollywood superstar looked relaxed and cheerful as he posed for photographs with members of the film’s cast.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”