Salman Khan and acclaimed filmmaker Karan Johar are set to reunite on the silver screen after 25 years for an upcoming action thriller helmed by director Vishnu Vardhan. This exciting collaboration is already generating considerable anticipation within the film industry.
While there have been ongoing speculations regarding the cast, Pinkvilla revealed the news about this remarkable reunion. Media reports had suggested talks with leading South actresses Trisha, Samantha, and Anushka Shetty to join the project. However, insiders have revealed that no actors have been officially cast yet for the film.
Sources close to the production have disclosed that Vishnu Vardhan is currently fulfilling his commitments for a Tamil film and is expected to commence casting for Salman Khan's project in early October. The team intends to engage in discussions with potential actors for this action-packed thriller set against the backdrop of the Indian Army.
This film marks Vishnu Vardhan's second venture in Hindi cinema, following his National Award-winning debut with "Shershaah." Salman Khan's role as a paramilitary officer is expected to be a highlight, as it's his first foray into such a character in his illustrious career. The script, screenplay, and dialogue draft are locked, and preliminary preparations are underway. The team aims to kickstart the project with a short schedule in the first half of December, followed by an extensive shooting schedule in January.
Salman Khan is leaving no stone unturned in his dedication to the role, hitting the gym daily and adhering to a rigorous diet regimen to embody the character of a paramilitary officer convincingly.
The collaboration between Salman Khan and Karan Johar is poised to become one of Dharma Productions' most ambitious films to date. Fans and the industry eagerly await official announcement regarding the film's cast and release date, which is expected to be unveiled in the coming two months.