Salman Khan and Karan Johar reunite after 25 years for a high-budget action film helmed by Vishnuvardhan. The movie, reportedly inspired by a true story, casts Salman as a paramilitary officer.
A source close to the development informed Pinkvilla that Salman is all set to start shooting for the Vishnuvardhan directorial in February 2024.
‘Salman Khan has allotted bulk dates to Karan Johar for this ambitious action thriller inspired by true events. He will be shooting for this film from February to August, and the prep work to change his body structure has already started,’ revealed the source, adding that the audience would get to see a leaner version of Salman in the film.
The movie is expected to be Salman Khan’s Eid 2025 release, but the exact date will be confirmed once filming begins.
Pre-production for the film is silently progressing at the Dharma Production Office in Mumbai, with plans to commence set construction soon. Karan and the team aim to establish several lavish sets in Mumbai to faithfully recreate the historical era. They intend to rely on a dedicated art team instead of extensive VFX for authenticity.
‘Karan and co. wish to put up multiple sets in Mumbai costing a bomb as the idea is to recreate the era gone by with a proper art team rather than recreating them using VFX. The work on creating the costumes and uniforms is also in progress. They want to stay true to the aesthetics. The film is tentatively titled The Bull, and is based on one of the most heroic missions conducted by the Indian Army,’ the source shared.
Originally, the plan was to start shooting before the New Year, but the team opted for extensive pre-production as a priority. Filming will commence once all details are solidified. The action sequences in Salman Khan's role as a paramilitary officer will differ significantly from his previous works. The film's focus on the Indian Army aims to pay full tribute to their missions and heroism.
‘The Bull’ will be Vishnu’s second directorial in Hindi after the National Award-Winning film, ‘SherShaah’.
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