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Salman Khan and Mahesh Narayanan to Collaborate Soon? Buzz in the Industry
according to the http://www.pinkvilla.com
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is reportedly in talks for a new project with acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker . While initial discussions regarding this collaboration took place some time ago, fresh updates have now surfaced, giving rise to speculation about a potential partnership.
Following the failure of his recent film Sikandar, Salman Khan’s fans were left disappointed. With several back-to-back box office failures, the actor is being extra cautious while selecting his upcoming projects. He has turned down multiple scripts recently. However, his meetings with Mahesh Narayanan were reportedly positive, sparking speculation that a new project may be in the works.
Sources say Salman liked a few ideas presented by Mahesh Narayanan and advised him to develop them further. Primary discussions regarding the project have already taken place at Salman’s residence. Now, new and exciting updates regarding this film are emerging.
Hints from Instagram
Recently, Salman Khan shared an Instagram story that has fueled speculation in the media. According to reports, the post suggests that Salman has “locked” a story pitched by Mahesh Narayanan. Interestingly, the teaser for Mahesh Narayanan’s upcoming film “Patriyat” was recently released—and Salman himself shared the teaser on his social media.
Commenting on the teaser, Salman wrote: “I’m excited to share the teaser of Patriyat. This is a story that brings together the big M of Indian cinema.” This statement has led fans and media alike to speculate that Salman and Mahesh may indeed be working together on a film.
Backstory and Planning
Back in May 2025, reports had surfaced that Salman Khan was planning to collaborate with Mahesh Narayanan on an action-thriller film. At that time, initial meetings between the two had already taken place. According to a report by Pinkvilla, the film is expected to be a period drama set in the 1970s–80s era.
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Salman’s Current Project – Battle of Galwan
At present, Salman Khan is busy shooting for “Battle of Galwan”, a war film directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The movie is said to be based on real events that took place in the Galwan Valley and is a patriotic war drama. In the film, Salman will portray an Indian Army officer, based on a real-life military personality.
About Mahesh Narayanan
Mahesh Narayanan is a talented Indian film director, screenwriter, editor, and cinematographer, who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He is best known for critically acclaimed films such as Take Off (2017), C U Soon (2020), and Malik (2021).
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