After Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, Atlee To Work With Salman Khan In His Next Directorial

Atlee, Salman Khan to collaborate: Following his successful collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan, director Atlee is set to team up with another Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan, for his next project.

Director Atlee is set to team up with another Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan, for his next project. ( Image Source :Instagram/@atlee, @beingsalmankhan )

Atlee, Salman Khan to collaborate: Following his successful collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan, director Atlee is set to team up with another Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan, for his next project. Salman Khan, who was last seen in 'Tiger 3', has reportedly agreed to work with Atlee on a new film idea. 

Atlee approached Salman Khan

According to Telugu 360, Atlee aimed to work with Telugu superstar Allu Arjun. However, after getting Allu Arjun’s approval, Atlee pitched the concept to Salman Khan, who showed great interest. Additionally, media reports suggest that Atlee's substantial paycheck was a concern for Geetha Arts, the production house owned by Allu Arjun's father, Allu Aravind. 

Currently, Atlee is focused on developing the script, with an official announcement expected soon. The film will be produced under the banner of Sun Pictures. Filming is slated to begin next year, as Salman Khan is currently committed to 'Sikandar', directed by A.R. Murugadoss, known for the Aamir Khan-starrer 'Ghajini'. 'Sikandar', scheduled for an Eid 2025 release, is anticipated to wrap up production by March 2025. 

Atlee on discussion with various actors

Recently in a conversation with Pinkvilla, Atlee shared insights into his discussions with various film personalities, stating, “Every now and then, I discuss a lot of things with a lot of film lovers. Of course, me and Salman sir (Khan) had a discussion, me and Hrithik sir (Roshan) had a discussion long ago; me and Ranveer sir (Singh), Ranbir sir (Kapoor), Vijay sir (Thalapathy) had a discussion; and Allu (Arjun) sir had a discussion. As cinema lovers, we don’t stick to ‘ah, we’re going to stick to this thing’. We come with love, so if I like to work with you, I’ll love to work with you." 

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 postponed

Meanwhile, Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ will not hit theaters as originally scheduled on August 15, 2024, according to reports. The film has reportedly been indefinitely postponed due to extensive post-production work. According to IANS, director Sukumar is considering reshooting some portions of the film to enhance the quality of the VFX. This revision is expected to ensure a better visual experience for the audience.