Salman Khan to Star in Atlee Kumar’s Upcoming Movie: Everything You Need to Know
Mumbai: Atlee Kumar’s upcoming movie is already creating a buzz in the industry, After the big success with Shah Rukh Khan in “Jawan,” director Atlee Kumar will shortly start working on his new big Bollywood venture. This time, the bright talent will be teaming up with no other than Salman Khan himself-one of the biggest superstars from the Indian film industry.
From Shah Rukh Khan to Salman Khan
Atlee Kumar has carved a name for himself within the Indian film industry, especially in the Tamil circle of cinephiles, with blockbuster hits such as “Mersal,” “Theri,” and “Bigil.” His way of telling the story uniquely and his promise of delivering an ‘X’-factor, larger-than-life cinematic experience have helped him establish a dedicated fan base throughout the country. Also, with Shah Rukh Khan’s “Jawan,” his recent success further intensifies his growing reputation.
Now, Atlee is all geared up to collaborate with Salman Khan, who was last seen in “Tiger 3.” Media reports suggest that the collaboration had been in the pipeline for quite some time, and Atlee managed to seal the deal after initially offering the project to Salman when he was supposed to work with Telugu superstar Allu Arjun.
Allu Arjun Connection
Before approaching Salman Khan, Atlee Kumar had his eyes set on one of the most sought-after actors in Telugu, Allu Arjun, the star of “Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo” and the “Pushpa” series. The director was trying to rope in Allu Arjun for Atlee Kumar’s Upcoming Movie; however, things did not materialize in the right way.
Apparently, the major obstacle was the high remuneration that Atlee has commanded, which had raised eyebrows in Geetha Arts, the production house belonging to Allu Arjun’s father, Allu Aravind. From then on, despite much excitement over the prospects of this combination, things did not materialize with Allu Arjun giving his nod for the project as Atlee began looking elsewhere.
Salman Khan Joins the Project
Despite the initial setback with Allu Arjun, Atlee Kumar didn’t lose hope. He approached Salman Khan with a fresh concept for Atlee Kumar’s upcoming movie. Salman Khan has always had a keen sense of the market for leading trends and audience preference, and he found potential in Atlee’s script. Salman Khan thus agreed to come on board. There is palpable buzz in the industry as this combines the two powerhouses of Indian cinema.
Currently, Atlee is busy writing the script of the film that will be produced under the Sun Pictures banner. An official announcement of the movie is expected anytime soon while fans are now highly hoped to get more about the movie.
Shooting Schedule and Release Date
The shooting for Atlee Kumar’s next with Salman Khan is expected to take place next year. However, Salman Khan is busy with another biggie called “Sikandar” by A.R. Murugadoss. Murugadoss, who gave one of the biggest hits with Aamir Khan in “Ghajini,” will direct Salman Khan in this highly anticipated film, which has booked an Eid 2025 release date.
Production is expected to be completed by March 2025, after which Salman Khan will become free to begin the shooting of Atlee’s film. The movie’s shooting schedule will be planned in such a manner as to have the movie prepared at the correct time, probably another festive release.
The Impact of Pushpa 2: The Rule
Meanwhile, another new development reported that Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated “Pushpa 2: The Rule” has been moved to a Diwali release because of some pending VFX patchwork. With “Pushpa 2” now pushed for a later release, many Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films are gunning to reach that slot on August 15.
Due to the shift in release dates, speculations have also been doing rounds regarding the release of Atlee Kumar’s next movie with Salman Khan. Since “Sikandar” is set to release on Eid 2025, it is being presumed that Atlee’s film will hit the screens in late 2025 or even in early 2026.
What to Expect from Atlee Kumar’s Upcoming Movie
Since the plot and genre of Atlee Kumar’s film with Salman Khan have not been revealed, the film by this director will surely be high-octane action-packed with emotional drama with a strong storyline. Atlee’s strength has always been his blends of commercialism with a gripping narrative, and having Salman Khan in the lead would be a treat that audiences would savor.
Salman Khan is an extremely loved star throughout the country, known for his iconic action films and charismatic screen presence. Therefore, putting Salman together with Atlee will result in them presenting something new on the table for the first time: a real coming together of minds, as this fusion of Salman’s stardom with Atlee’s directorial acumen brings out the ultimate best in both camps.
Conclusion
This announcement of Atlee Kumar’s next film, starring Salman Khan, is one of the most awaited announcements in Bollywood. After “Jawan,” Atlee is going to take his filmmaking journey to the next level with this collaboration. While the fans are eagerly waiting for more updates, one thing is quite certain: this film is going to be another blockbuster in making.
Keep watching this space for more updates of this exciting venture as Atlee Kumar and Salman Khan get ready to weave magic together. Stay tuned with us for more updates on the latest in Bollywood news.
