Recently, reports suggested that Bollywood Megastar Salman Khan would join hands with Farhan Akhtar for a large-scale period action drama, and the news got fans very excited. According to an exclusive report by Bollywood Hungama, it is not Farhan Akhtar but Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra who will direct the big-ticket entertainer.
The filmmaker previously helmed acclaimed movies like Rang De Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Farhan is likely to produce the project under the Excel Entertainment banner.
The report stated, “Salman Khan is looking to sign on for big projects and believes that the Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film will do justice to his larger-than-life aura. He has heard the script and was bowled over by the characteristics of his part. He will be playing one of the most popular characters from Indian history and will undergo a complete makeover of his body structure.”
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra had earlier planned to make Karna, featuring Suriya in his Bollywood debut. However, the mythological drama was shelved due to budget constraints, despite the filmmaker spending considerable time on pre-production. He is now said to be working on a period film with Salman Khan.
Salman Khan is currently working on an action film with Vamsi Paidipally, after which he will focus on a superhero film directed by Raj & DK. The proposed film under Farhan Akhtar’s production, if it materializes, is expected to go on floors in the summer of 2027.