Nayanthara to star opposite Salman Khan in Dil Raju's next?
What's the story
Nayanthara, who charmed Hindi audiences in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (2023), is reportedly set to further expand her footprint in Bollywood with a new project. She will be sharing screen space with Salman Khan in an upcoming big-budget entertainer, reported Box Office Worldwide. The film will be directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju.
Details
Cast to be finalized around Khan's central role
Nayanthara has reportedly already signed the project. The makers are currently finalizing the cast to complement Khan's role, though the project's official title and formal announcement are yet to be revealed. With Paidipally and Raju steering this venture, expectations are high that it will be a blockbuster that will appeal to fans across India.
Director-producer duo
Paidipally's Hindi directorial debut in the making
Paidipally has earlier worked with superstars such as Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, and Thalapathy Vijay in movies such as Varisu, Maharshi, and Yevadu. Meanwhile, Raju brings decades of experience producing South Indian movies such as Game Changer, Varisu, and Sankranthiki Vasthunam, among others.
Upcoming project
Khan's next is 'Battle of Galwan'
For Khan, this will be his next major outing following Battle of Galwan. The film is slated for an April 17 release, but is likely to be postponed. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, it focuses on the real-life clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. Khan's role is reportedly inspired by Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu. He is also expected to collaborate with filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K on an action-comedy.