In a major pan-India collaboration that has sent fans into a frenzy, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has officially announced his next big-screen project — an untitled action drama to be directed by acclaimed Telugu filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally. The film will be produced by prominent South Indian producer Dil Raju under the Sri Venkateswara Creations banner.
Salman shared the exciting news on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, posting a stylish photo of himself alongside director Vamshi Paidipally. The caption read: “Dil, Dimag, Jigar se… from this April with @directorvamshi and #DilRaju.” The post quickly went viral, with fans celebrating the first-ever team-up between the “Bhai” of Bollywood and the hit Telugu director.
This marks Vamshi Paidipally’s Bollywood debut as director. The National Award-winning filmmaker is best known for blockbuster Telugu films such as Varisu, Yevadu, Oopiri, and Maharshi. Known for his signature blend of high-octane action, emotional depth, and mass appeal, Paidipally is expected to craft a “complete package of emotion, power & swag” tailored for Salman’s larger-than-life persona.
The yet-untitled project is described as a high-voltage action entertainer with strong emotional core. Filming is scheduled to kick off in April 2026, with an expected release targeting Eid 2027. It will be Salman Khan’s immediate follow-up to his upcoming film ‘Maatrubhumi’.
Producer Dil Raju, who has a stellar track record of delivering pan-India blockbusters, expressed confidence in the project. Sources close to the team say Salman was “instantly hooked” by the script’s scale and intensity. This collaboration is being touted as one of the biggest cross-industry pairings in recent years, promising fireworks on screen.
Fans across India and the global Telugu-Bollywood diaspora are already buzzing with excitement. Social media is flooded with reactions hailing the “Dil, Dimag, Jigar” combo as a guaranteed box-office blast.
More details, including cast, music, and official title, are expected to be revealed soon. Stay tuned for updates on this much-awaited pan-India entertainer!
