Salman Khan and Atlee are teaming up for a mega-budget, pan-India action entertainer, marking their first collaboration. The film is a two-hero project, with Kamal Haasan likely to join Salman in the parallel lead. Atlee pitched the idea to Salman three months ago, and after a script narration, Salman gave his approval. The film's pre-production is expected to start in October, with shooting beginning in January 2025.
Atlee is waiting for Kamal Haasan's approval before kicking off pre-production. Salman is personally speaking with Haasan to convince him to join, and a joint narration is planned. The film is described as Atlee's most ambitious and challenging project, with a complex and layered storyline. It will be a mass entertainer with action, romance, and familial emotions.
The production timelines are not yet locked, but Atlee plans to begin shooting in January 2025. A special announcement promo will be shot before principal photography begins. Salman will finish A.R. Murugadoss' Sikandar, while Kamal Haasan will wrap up Thug Life and Indian 3 before joining forces for Atlee's film.
Salman is also set to shoot for a special cameo appearance in Atlee's maiden Hindi production, Baby John. The shoot has been delayed due to Salman's commitments to Sikandar. Atlee's film is expected to be a cinematic experience that audiences will remember for years to come, with a unique blend of action, romance, and emotions.