Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan in discussions for Atlee’s upcoming project: India’s largest action film in the making
A week ago, Pinkvilla reported that Atlee is discussing a mega-budget action thriller with Salman Khan, produced by Sun Pictures. It was also reported that the film will feature two heroes, with Atlee planning to bring in a top superstar from the Tamil Film Industry, making it a Pan India spectacle. Now, we have exclusive information that Atlee is in talks with Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan for his next directorial venture.
Kamal Haasan and Salman Khan in talks for their first collaboration
According to sources, Atlee has been in discussions with both superstars for several months and things are progressing positively. “It’s a pure two-hero feature film, requiring the presence of genuine superstars. Both Kamal Haasan and Salman Khan are excited about the idea Atlee is working on and are open to collaborating. While it’s a yes in principle, formalities will be completed once they hear the complete narration later this month,” a source revealed.
Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan have a mutual respect for each other’s work and history in the industry. If things work out, Atlee’s next project will mark their first collaboration, promising a cinematic treat for the audience. “After ‘Jawan,’ Atlee is looking to create the biggest action spectacle in Indian Cinema, and he is taking steps in that direction by engaging with two of the biggest megastars. He plans to start filming early next year,” the source added, mentioning that this dream cast for Atlee is expected to come together within a month.
Atlee plans to assemble a mega technical team for A6 with Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan
Sources reveal that a large technical team will also be involved in the upcoming film, and efforts to assemble a strong crew will begin once the two stars finalize their involvement. Details about the characters and plot are under wraps for now, but the aim is to create a film that showcases Indian Cinema on a global scale, with stars like Kamal Haasan and Salman Khan bringing star power to Atlee’s vision.
Further details are awaited as the project remains shrouded in secrecy. Salman Khan is expected to move on to Atlee’s project after completing work on Sikandar directed by AR Murugadoss. Kamal Haasan, on the other hand, will finish shooting for ‘Thug Life’ and ‘Indian 3’ by the end of the year before potentially joining Atlee’s project. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for updates.
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