Salman gearing up for 70s-era action thriller?

• Salman Khan is meeting filmmakers to secure future projects, including Mahesh Narayanan.
• They are discussing a period action thriller set between the 1970s and 1990s.
• The collaboration may begin in 2026, following the completion of Salman's current project.

Salman Khan, who is currently gearing up for his ambitious project Galwan with director Apoorva Lakhia, is already planning his next big move. As he preps for the Ladakh shoot scheduled later this month,

the superstar is actively meeting filmmakers to lock in future projects and one of the most exciting names in the mix is Malayalam director Mahesh Narayanan.

According to a report in Pinkvilla, Salman and Mahesh have already had around four to five meetings, with the latest one taking place just a week ago in Mumbai. The discussions are reportedly centered around a period action thriller, a genre Salman has rarely explored in his three-decade-long career.

“Salman Khan and Mahesh Narayanan have been jamming on multiple ideas, and Salman has given a go-ahead to the filmmaker on a period-thriller with action. The film in discussion will be set in the 1970s to 1990s, and Mahesh will now come back for a full-length narration,” the source told Pinkvilla.

The project is said to be very different from Salman’s usual fare. “Be it Galwan, or the Mahesh Narayanan directorial—Salman is looking to explore new genres now, that challenge him. There will be a 100 percent clarity on the Mahesh Narayanan film before the end of this year,” the source added.

In parallel, the actor is also in touch with his frequent collaborator Kabir Khan. “The duo is jamming on multiple ideas, and have a definite intent to collaborate. The discussions are happening across genres—from stylish action thrillers to high-octane dramas, and of course, the much-anticipated Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel,” the insider revealed.

What’s piquing fans’ curiosity is the unique tone and setting of Mahesh’s proposed film. “It’s a character in a world that Salman has not explored before. The things look positive at the moment for this collaboration,” the source concluded.

If things go as planned, Salman will wrap up Galwan by November or December 2025, and Mahesh Narayanan is expected to finish his Malayalam commitments in parallel. The two could come together for this exciting new project in 2026.