Atlee is reportedly moving forward with a new project featuring Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun.
Salman Khan will next be seen in Sikandar, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna.
Reports suggest Salman Khan and director Atlee’s much-hyped action-drama has been shelved. Initially expected to be a big-budget venture with either Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan playing a pivotal role, the film now appears to have hit an indefinite roadblock. Meanwhile, Atlee is reportedly moving forward with a new project featuring Allu Arjun.
Following the massive success of Jawan with Shah Rukh Khan, fans eagerly anticipated Atlee’s collaboration with Salman Khan. There was widespread speculation that the project would be a grand reincarnation drama, presenting Khan in a never-seen-before warrior avatar. However, sources now claim the project has been scrapped, with no clarity on the reasons behind the decision, according to Masala.com. Atlee has not commented on the report.
After delivering the blockbuster Jawan, Atlee teamed up with Varun Dhawan for Baby John. In an interview with Pinkvilla while promoting the film, the director hinted at an upcoming major announcement involving Khan. “Definitely, I am going to surprise everyone with the casting… It’s going to be the proudest film of our country,” Atlee shared, adding that the casting was nearing completion.
Industry insiders had earlier revealed ambitious plans for the film, which aimed to blend action, drama, thrills, and emotion. The mega-budget project reportedly sought to cast either Kamal Haasan or Rajinikanth alongside Salman Khan.
Despite the film’s shelving, Atlee’s association with big stars continues, as he moves on to collaborate with Allu Arjun. However, Salman Khan fans remain disappointed, hoping the shelved project could eventually see the light of day.
