Salman Khan And Raj and DK Superhero Film To Roll In October 2026; Details Inside On Casting And Production

Salman Khan is prepared to enter the superhero genre through a collaboration with the director duo Raj and DK. As per a report by Pinkvilla, the project is scheduled to begin filming in October 2026. This high-concept action entertainer will be produced by Atul Agnihotri, with the makers currently in discussions with Mythri Movie Makers to join as the studio partner.

The film is presently in the pre-production stage, with the creative team focusing on the technical scale and the specific look of the superhero world. Sources indicate that the project is being designed to cater to a global audience, necessitating an extensive preparation period for pre-visualization and technical planning. This explains the timeline for the shoot, which is set to commence late next year once all the ground work is completed.

There has been considerable speculation regarding the films female lead, particularly following rumors of Samantha Ruth Prabhu being cast. However, it has been clarified that these reports are inaccurate and Samantha is not part of the project. The production team is expected to finalize the casting for the leading lady in the coming months as they move through the different stages of pre-production.

This collaboration marks a significant move for Salman Khan as it is his first venture into a full-fledged superhero space. Before moving to the Raj and DK project, the actor is currently focusing on an untitled action film directed by Vamshi Paidipally. That film, which features Nayanthara as the female lead and is produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, is already locked for a grand release during the Eid 2027 weekend.

With these two major action-oriented projects lined up, the actors schedule for the next couple of years is becoming increasingly defined.There is significant interest in how this project will take shape, given Raj and DK's history with high-concept storytelling and detailed world-building. Official details regarding the title and the rest of the ensemble cast are expected to be shared as the project approaches its October 2026 filming schedule.