Reunion alert? Kareena Kapoor in advanced talks for Salman Khan's superhero film

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan is in advanced talks to star opposite Salman Khan in Raj and DK's untitled superhero film. If the deal is sealed, it will mark Salman's first superhero project and their first on-screen reunion since Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

In Short

• Kareena is likely to star opposite Salman in Raj & DK's superhero film
• Salman is reportedly personally involved in securing her for lead role
• The film marks Salman's first superhero role

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan is reportedly the frontrunner to star opposite Salman Khan in an untitled superhero film directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, known as Raj & DK. If the deal goes through, the film will mark Salman Khan’s first superhero project and bring him and Kareena back together on screen for the first time in more than a decade.

According to a Variety India report, Kareena is in advanced discussions for the lead role.

What the latest report says

She has not formally signed the film yet, but the report said talks are moving in a positive direction and that she has responded enthusiastically to the part. Salman is also believed to have personally reached out to her, which has helped move the conversations forward.

The development comes after earlier industry speculation linked actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu to the female lead. However, current reports now place Kareena as the main choice for the high-budget film. While there is no formal confirmation yet, she remains the frontrunner for the role.

A possible Salman-Kareena reunion

If finalised, this will be Salman and Kareena’s fifth film together, and their first since Kabir Khan’s 2015 drama Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Their previous collaborations include Kyon Ki... (2005), Main Aur Mrs Khanna (2009), and Bodyguard (2011).

About the film

The untitled film is being produced by Atul Agnihotri in collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers. It is being planned as a large-scale theatrical project. The story is said to move away from standard superhero tropes and feature Salman Khan as an ageing hero who is drawn back into action by unforeseen circumstances.

For Raj & DK, the film will mark a return to the big screen after their work in the streaming space with titles such as The Family Man and Farzi. It will be their first major theatrical release since 2017’s A Gentleman. Pre-production is already underway, with a strong focus on visual effects and technical scale.

Timelines and current projects

The film is expected to go on floors in October or November 2026. Salman is currently busy with Vamshi Paidipally’s action drama, often referred to by its working title SVC63, which is slated for an Eid 2027 release. His other project, Maatrubhumi, has seen several delays and is still awaiting a confirmed release date.

Kareena also has a full slate. Her investigative thriller Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar, is expected to release later this year.

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