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Salman Khan's Next With Vamshi Paidipally Locks Nayanthara As The Female Lead; Shoot Begins In April 2026

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Mumbai, March 31 - Lady superstar Nayanthara has been locked in to play the female lead opposite superstar Salman Khan in director Vamshi Paidipally's action drama. This marks the first collaboration between the two actors, promising a fresh dynamic for audiences across markets. The film was officially announced on March 30, and now, the makers have also confirmed the female lead. The yet untitled film will be produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The shoot of the movie is scheduled to begin in April this year for a grand festive release in 2027. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The collaboration of Salman Khan and Vamshi Paidipally has been getting a lot of attention, even before it was officially announced. The Bollywood superstar has been looking at South Indian directors lately, and in Vamshi, whose filmography boasts films like Maharshi and Varisu, he found an able director who can do justice to his stardom. Meanwhile, Salman will next be seen in director Apoorva Lakhia's Maatrubhumi, which was originally titled as Battle of Galwan. The film is based on the true events of the Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020. The movie is currently in post-production and is expected to be released in mid-2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Queen Arrives 🔥The epitome of versatility and excellence #NAYANTHARA joins #SalmanKhanVamshiPaidipallyFilm 💥💥It’s an honour to have You on board for something truly special that’s underway 🙏🏻#SVC63 @BeingSalmanKhan @directorvamshi #DilRaju #Shirish @SVC_official… pic.twitter.com/sRtMdUBsBI— Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) March 31, 2026

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18 days ago

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Salman Khan Officially Confirms His Next Film With Vamshi Paidipally and Dil Raju; Shoot Details Revealed

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Mumbai, March 30 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has officially locked his next big project, teaming up with national award-winning director Vamshi Paidipally and leading producer Dil Raju for a high-budget action entertainer. The collaboration marks Salman's first full-fledged project with the Telugu filmmakers, generating massive anticipation across industries. The film was announced on March 30 by Salman Khan, who shared a picture of himself with the director, and captioned it, "Dil, Dimag, Jigar se from this April with @directorvamshi and #DilRaju". As confirmed by the actor himself, the film is set to go on floors in April 2026, with pre-production already underway on a grand scale. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This yet-untitled film is said to be an action-thriller, with Salman Khan expected to appear in a never-before-seen avatar, signalling a fresh departure from his recent roles. The project also marks a significant crossover, blending Bollywood star power with South Indian filmmaking expertise. Interestingly, the makers are eyeing a festive Eid 2027 release, continuing Salman Khan's long-standing tradition of dominating the holiday box office. If timelines remain on track, the film will be one of his biggest releases following his upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dil, Dimag, Jigar se from this April with @directorvamshi and #DilRaju #Shirish @SVC_official @kuldeeprathor9 #RafiKazi pic.twitter.com/RuK0KWq2HU— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 30, 2026

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42 days ago

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Salman Khan's Next After Battle of Galwan Is With Director Vamshi Paidipally; Shoot Details Revealed

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Mumbai, March 6 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been in talks with National Award-winning Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally for a big-budget action entertainer, even while the actor is in active discussion with other filmmakers to set up his next film after the upcoming Battle of Galwan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After months of discussion, things finally seem to be falling into place as Salman Khan has reportedly locked Vamshi's film as his next film after BoG. According to a report by Pinkvilla, the actor will team up with the acclaimed Telugu director for a big-scale action entertainer backed by leading producer Dil Raju. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film will mark Paidipally's Hindi directorial debut, bringing together one of Bollywood's biggest stars with a filmmaker known for delivering successful commercial entertainers in Telugu cinema. The project is said to be mounted on a large scale, with the makers planning a film that blends action, drama, and strong emotional elements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As per the report, the film is set to begin shooting in April 2026. Salman Khan will start work on the project after completing his commitments for the upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan, which is directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Pre-production work for the Paidipally film has already begun, with the team currently working on casting and other key production details. Meanwhile, Salman Khan is also in talks with The Family Man director duo, Raj & DK, for a superhero film. The talks are heading in the right direction as the makers aim to take the film on floors by November this year. Stay tuned...

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168 days ago

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Superstar Salman Khan To Headline Maharshi Director Vamshi Paidipally's Family Action Drama?

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Mumbai, October 31 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan seems to be increasingly looking toward South Indian filmmakers to shape his next big project. After collaborating with director AR Murugadoss for the actioner Sikandar, the actor is now reportedly joining hands with Vamshi Paidipally for a family action drama. According to a report by Telugu360, Paidipally — known for helming blockbusters like Maharshi and Varisu — is set to direct Salman Khan in this upcoming film, which will be produced by Dil Raju. The superstar has reportedly given his formal nod to the project, with filming expected to begin sometime next year. It is said that Dil Raju paid some amount to Salman in the past for a possible collaboration. The actor will share the profits instead of taking a big remuneration, to which the producer has agreed. The official announcement will be made once things are finalised on paper, as per the report. Also read - Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein To Release Without Trailer? Dil Raju, who is keen on expanding his footprint in the Hindi film industry, has multiple projects lined up. He is also reportedly planning a Hindi remake of his recent Telugu blockbuster Sankranthiki Vastunnam, with Akshay Kumar being considered for the lead role. Previously, the producer backed the Hindi versions of Jersey and HIT. Meanwhile, Salman Khan is currently shooting for Apoorva Lakhia's war drama Battle of Galwan, which is scheduled to release in the first half of 2026. Stay tuned...

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1094 days ago

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Thalapathy 68: Atlee and Gopichand Malineni In Race To Grab Thalapathy Vijay's Next

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Chennai, April 19 - Thalapathy Vijay is arguably the biggest movie star in Tamil cinema and many filmmakers across the country are waiting for the opportunity to work with him. The superstar is also making sure that he works with different directors from other industries to bring versatility to his films. ## Thalapathy Vijay recently collaborated with Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally for the Tamil movie "Varisu" which turned out to be a huge success with a worldwide gross collection of close to 300 crores. He is currently shooting for his maiden Pan India biggie Leo with director Lokesh Kanagaraj and the movie is slated to release on October 19 this year. ## Meanwhile, there are already two directors fighting it out to grab Thalapathy's next film, called Thalapathy 68. For a long time, it has been reported that Atlee Kumar, who is currently working on his maiden Bollywood project "Jawan" featuring Shah Rukh Khan, would be reuniting with Vijay for his next. ## Multiple reports in the past had claimed that Thalapathy Vijay locked his next with Atlee and it will begin filming later this year. However, new reports have surfaced that Telugu filmmaker Gopichand Malineni recently narrated a script to the superstar who liked the core idea. ## Gopichand Malineni, who is coming fresh after delivering a hit in the form of Nandamuri Balakrishna's "Veera Simha Reddy", is said to have narrated a high-voltage action entertainer with a strong core point to Vijay who has given the verbal nod to the script in the first sitting. Mythri Movie Makers is said to be backing this project. ## There is still no clarity on which director Vijay will work with next. He has a long association with Atlee and has delivered a few of his biggest blockbusters with him so going with him should be a no-brainer. However, he might surprise everyone by picking Gopichand's next and we may get an official announcement soon. ## Stay tuned...

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1182 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' Crosses 100 Crores Gross In Tamil Nadu

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Chennai, January 21 - Thalapathy Vijay's family action entertainer Varisu has crossed 100 crores gross mark in the home state, Tamil Nadu. The movie achieved the feat in 10 days after debuting in theaters on January 11. ## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" has so far grossed approx. 159 crores at the domestic box office, including approx. 100 crores in Tamil Nadu. It has become the 6th straight film for Thalapathy to enter the prestigious box office club in the state. ## "Varisu" has been performing exceptionally well ever since it was released in theaters. Despite the big clash with Ajith Kumar's "Thunivu", it has outperformed all other films, not just domestically but overseas as well. The worldwide gross collection of the movie stands at around 233 crores, including approx. 75 crores overseas. ## Produced by Dil Raju, "Varisu" is the 6th film in the 200 crores club for the Tamil superstar and is currently the 4th biggest grosser (as per the data available) for him. In long run, the latest blockbuster might enter the 300 crores club and become only the second film of Thalapathy to get there. ## Stay tuned...

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1185 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' Storms Past 200 Crores Gross Globally

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Chennai, January 18 - Thalapathy Vijay's family entertainer Varisu has crossed 200 crores at the global box office, becoming the first Indian movie of 2023 to enter the box office club.## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" has emerged as the first choice of the family audience on this Pongal festival. The film took just 7 days to reach the box office milestone, thanks to superlative performance domestically as well as overseas. ## "Varisu" has grossed approx. 210 crores, including approx. 140 crores in India in all languages and approx. 70 crores overseas. It has grossed around 115 crores in the original Tamil version and around 19 crores in Telugu (4 days) and approx. 6 crores in Hindi version (5 days). ## Produced by Dil Raju, the film has performed very well in Tamil Nadu so far, grossing around 89 crores (7 days). It is not too far ahead of "Thunivu" which has grossed approx. 84 crores in as many days in the home state. Both movies should be able to breach the 100 crores gross mark in Tamil Nadu in the next couple of days. ## Stay tuned...

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1187 days ago

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Big Win: Top Pongal/Sankranthi 2023 Releases Cross 100 Crores Each Worldwide

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Chennai, January 16 - The first festival of 2023, Pongal/Sankranthi brings cheers to the Indian film industry. Four of the biggest South Indian stars, Thalapathy Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Chiranjeevi, and Nandamuri Balakrishna come together with their respective films and delivered them at the box office.## After a covid-19-hit Pongal/Sankranthi 2022, all the top films this year are having dream runs at the box office and getting rich dividends. After 2020, in which Telugu films "Sarileru Neekevvaru" and "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" grossed more than 100 crores each globally, all four big films in 2023 have been able to repeat that success and have already crossed 100 crores each.## Varisu - Thalapathy Vijay has once again proved why he is arguably the biggest crowd-puller South Indian superstar. Despite the mighty clash with Ajith Kumar-starrer film, "Varisu" has crossed the 200 crores gross mark at the global box office in just 7 days. Vamshi Paidipally's directorial has grossed approx. 140 crores at the domestic box office and approx. 70 crores overseas to emerge the Pongal 2023 winner. ## Thunivu - The Ajith Kumar-starrer heist action thriller film has had a mighty competitor at the box office but still, the movie has managed to match "Varisu" in the home state, Tamil Nadu. Though it is lagging behind "Varisu" in the other parts of the country that couldn't stop it from racing past the 100 crores gross mark worldwide within the opening weekend. It has grossed approx. 147 crores, including approx. 102 domestically and 45 crores overseas in just 7 days. ## Waltair Veerayya - Megastar Chiranjeevi has had tough times at the box office in the recent past as his two films underperformed at the box office last year. However, the veteran superstar hits the bull's eye with Bobby's directorial film and has surpassed the 100 crores gross mark worldwide. The movie grossed approx. 137 crores worldwide, including approx. 117 crores domestically and 20 crores overseas in the 5 days. "Waltair Veerayya" has become Chiranjeevi's biggest grosser since "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy" (2019). ## Veera Simha Reddy - Veteran Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna has turned a dark horse at the box office since the blockbuster success of "Akhanda" which became his first 100 crores grosser. The actor's latest blockbuster "Veera Simha Reddy" has higher stakes than "Akhanda" and the performance so far justifies why it is. The Gopichand Melineni-directed has grossed approx. 107 crores worldwide, including approx. 94 crores domestically and 13 crores overseas in 6 days.## Stay tuned...

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1187 days ago

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Early Estimates: Varisu And Thunivu Fifth Day/First Sunday

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Chennai, January 15 - Thalapathy Vijay's family action drama Varisu is emerging as a favorite Tamil film this Pongal festival, not just in the original Tamil language but also in Telugu and Hindi languages. ## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" grossed approx. 78 crores domestically in the first 4 days. The movie grossed an estimated 21+ crores on Sunday, including an estimated 13+ crores in the Tamil language, pushing the total domestic gross collection to around 100 crores in the 5-day opening weekend. ## The Telugu version of the film, "Varasudu" did well on the opening day with approx. 5.40 crores and scored another 5.50+ crores gross on its second day for approx. 11 crores gross in two days. The Hindi version is also surprisingly doing well and has grossed approx. 4+ crores gross in three days.## Meanwhile, another Pongal release, Ajith Kumar's Thunivu is too doing well by holding well after the big opening day. The H Vinoth's directorial grossed approx. 65 crores in the first 4 days, and as per the early estimates, it scored an estimated 13.50 crores gross on Sunday, pushing total domestic collection to approx. 79 crores in the opening weekend. ## Both "Varisu" and "Thunivu" are almost having neck-to-neck numbers in Tamil Nadu after 4 days with around 51.50 crores gross each and the situation remains more or less the same after today's collection with around 62 crores each.## Stay tuned...

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1188 days ago

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Early Estimates: Varisu And Thunivu Fourth Day/First Saturday

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Chennai, January 14 - Thalapathy Vijay's family action drama film Varisu sees a big Saturday at the box office, added by the Telugu version "Varasudu" which released today. ## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" scored an estimated 19+ crores gross on its 4th day/first Saturday. The Telugu version grossed an estimated approx. 4.50+ crores on the first day. "Varasudu" had a low advance booking for the opening day but surprised one and all with excellent spot booking.## The total domestic gross collection of "Varisu" now stands around 76 crores, including the Telugu version, after 4 days. The movie has crossed 50 crores gross in the home state, Tamil Nadu with today's collection, and worldwide it crossed 100 crores gross, becoming the first Indian film of 2023 to do so. ## Ajith Kumar's "Thunivu", which had a direct clash with "Varisu" is legging behind the Vijay-starrer despite putting up a good collection so far. After grossing approx. 52 crores in the first three days, "Thunivu" scored an estimated 13+ crores on its 4th day, pushing total domestic collection to approx. 65 crores in 4 days. ## Both "Varisu" and "Thunivu" are almost having neck-to-neck numbers in Tamil Nadu and the situation remains more or less the same after today's collection with around 50 crores each. ## Stay tuned...

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1191 days ago

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Early Estimates: Varisu And Thunivu Combined Scores Over 50+ Crores Opening Day

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Chennai, January 11 - The Pongal 2023 festival weekend kicks off on a blockbuster note, thanks to the two most anticipated Tamil tentpoles Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu and Ajith Kumar's Thunivu.## Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally directed "Varisu" while H. Vinoth helmed "Thunivu". Since both movies came on the same day, it was certain that no new box office record would be created but couldn't stop both films to bring combined joy to movie theaters and the makers. ## As per the early estimates, the combined opening day box office collection for "Varisu" and "Thunivu" is over 50 crores gross domestically. Thalapathy Vijay-starrer, as expected, is the biggest movie of the day but only just as Ajith-fronted comes really close to it. ## "Varisu" grossed an estimated 26-28 crores on the first day, and this includes an estimated 16-18 crores gross in the home state Tamil Nadu. On the other hand, "Thunivu" grossed an estimated 25-27 crores all of India, including 17-19 crores in Tamil Nadu. ## Outside Tamil Nadu, "Varisu" leads over "Thunivu", as per the estimates. In Karnataka, the former grossed an estimated 5 crores while later scoring around 3.50 crores gross. "Varisu" has a very good opening in Kerala, grossing approx. 3.50 crores, on the other hand, "Thunivu" grossed approx. 1.50 crores in the state. The Ajith-starrer also released in Telugu and grossed an estimated 2.50 crores in AP/TG. ## It's a long weekend ahead and word of mouth is good for both movies, especially for "Varisu", which got an excellent response from the premier show.## Stay tuned...

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1192 days ago

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Varisu Review: Public Reaction To Thalapathy Vijay's Family Action Drama

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Chennai, January 11 - Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited family action drama film Varisu hits theaters today amid huge anticipation. The superstar team up with director Vamshi Paidipally for the first time and the combo seems to have worked well. ## Produced by Dil Raju, "Varisu" had its premiere last night in Chennai where critics and media people were present. The early reaction to the premiere show was overwhelming with critics praising director Vamshi for showing strong family conflicts and Thalapathy Vijay for spreading his magic. ## The movie is being hailed as a complete new for Thalapathy who has been doing mass action entertainer. "Varisu" also stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead along with R Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Shaam, and Khushbu, among others in key roles. Have a look at what public is saying about the film. ## #Varisu [3.25/5] : One Man Show.. Works mainly due to #Thalapathy @actorvijay 's charisma and screen presence..Has all the ingredients of a Family Entertainer.. Will work with Family audience and #Thalapathy fans.. 👍— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) January 10, 2023 ## #Varisu 4/5 After a breezy, entertaining first half it is Dharmayudham in the second half as #Thalapathy says! A Perfect Pongal treat for families who are sure to enjoy it. Go for it! #Vijay fans, this one is designed for u and ur family! #VarisuPongal #VarisuReview pic.twitter.com/1D2zak2baJ— sridevi sreedhar (@sridevisreedhar) January 10, 2023 ## #Varisu - Thalapathy Vijay’s comic histrionics is what making even the sentimentally tried and tested sequences enjoyable. @MusicThaman has superbly elevated the emotional and mass moments. Winner!— Rajasekar (@sekartweets) January 10, 2023 ## #Varisu:This is very much @actorvijay 's Ala Vaikunthapuramloo, a fresh breath of air between mass films, one that appeals to everyone and a clean commercial film that has no rude or vulgar moments. https://t.co/HIqj3J3Thq pic.twitter.com/vDhaTtwtOV— Waltair Varisu (@ponilemowa) January 11, 2023 ## #VarisuReview : Wish the second half was as good as the first. Mediocre and lots of clichés! Hmmmmm... Over to #ThunivuFDFSRating-2.75/5 #VarisuPremiere #VarisuPongal2023 #VarisuFDFS @dt_next— Kaushik Rajaraman (@iamkaushikr) January 10, 2023 ## #Varisu is a neat family entertainer.. nothing extraordinary but it has all moments for the family audience.. charming&energetic Vijay, comedies, emotions, dance, songs & fights..should work in #Thalapathy's mass circuit &will work in Tamilnadu box office..Enjoy in mass screens.— AB George (@AbGeorge_) January 10, 2023 ## Stay tuned...