After the box office disappointment of ‘Sikandar’, Salman Khan: He appears to be setting his sights on one of the most ambitious projects of his career, a big-budget period film to be directed by a National Award-winning filmmaker. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and made by: Farhan AkhtarExcel Entertainment.
Salman Khan ‘was blown away’ by the script
According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Salman Khan heard the script and was immediately on board. The superstar will reportedly portray one of the most iconic figures from Indian history and is expected to undergo a significant physical transformation for the role. The film is described as a true passion project for all involved, with Salman feeling that this character perfectly suits his larger-than-life screen presence.This will mark the first ever collaboration between Salman Khan and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the famous director behind ‘Rang De Basanti’ and ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, and Excel Entertainment. Discussions are currently ongoing; The shooting dates and hire are among the important details that are still being finalized.
Salman Khan’s packed lineup ahead of the film’s stage
Before this phase of the saga takes shape, Salman Khan has a full slate of releases and productions to work on.His next theatrical outing was ‘Maatrubhumi. May War Rest in Peace’, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, released in theaters on August 14, 2026, with Chitrangada Singh. The film faced several delays before its release.Along with this, Salman Khan is currently filming SVC63, a high-octane action entertainer directed by: Vamshi Paidipally: and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Nayanthara, which marks her first collaboration with Salman, and is targeted for an Eid 2027 release, with filming expected to wrap up in August or September 2026.
Salman Khan’s first superhero film
Adding more excitement to his lineup, Salman Khan is also set to explore the superhero genre for the very first time. He has teamed up with famous producer duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, known for ‘The Family Man’ and ‘Farzi’, for a big superhero comedy. The project is being produced by Atul Agnihotri, with Mythri Movie Makers reportedly in discussions to come as a studio partner.
When will the film go on floors?
If all is said and done, Salman Khan is expected to start shooting the Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra season film in Summer 2027, after wrapping up the superhero project Raj and DK, setting up what could be one of the most anticipated films of his career.