After “Sikandar” failed at the box office, Salman Khan seems to be setting his sights on one of the most ambitious projects of his career, a big-budget period film directed by the national award-winning filmmaker. Rakesh Oprakash Mehra And by Farhan AkhtarExcel Entertainment.
Salman Khan ‘shocked’ by script
According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Salman Khan heard the script and came on board immediately. The superstar will reportedly play one of the most famous figures in Indian history and is expected to undergo a major body transformation for the role. The film has been described as a true passion project for all involved, and Salman feels the role is a perfect fit for his legendary screen persona.This will mark the first collaboration between Salman Khan and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the famed director of ‘Rang De Basanti’ and ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ and Excel Entertainment. Discussions are ongoing; key details such as filming dates and pay are still being finalized.
Salman Khan has crowded line-up ahead of period film release
Salman Khan still has a slew of distribution and production work to complete before the period saga takes shape.His next theater project is Maatrubhumi: RIP War, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, which will release on August 14, 2026 with Chitrangada Singh. The film was delayed several times before its release.Meanwhile, Salman Khan is currently shooting for SVC63, a film starring Vamshi Padipally Produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. Starring Nayanthara, her first collaboration with Salman, the film is expected to release on Eid 2027 and the shooting is expected to be completed by August or September 2026.
Salman Khan’s first superhero movie
Salman Khan will also be exploring the superhero genre for the first time, adding more excitement to his line-up. He is teaming up with acclaimed creative duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, known for The Family Man and Farzi, for a big superhero comedy. The project is produced by Atul Agnihotri and Mythri Movie Makers is reportedly in discussions to come on board as a studio partner.
When will this period film be released?
If all goes well, Salman Khan is expected to start shooting for the ‘Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’ period film in the summer of 2027, followed by the ‘Raj and DK’ superhero project, which could be one of the most anticipated films of his career.
