Bollywood buzzing with rumors of superstar Salman Khan teaming up with filmmaker Farhan Akhtar for a two-part historical epic. This as Akhtar's Excel Entertainment grapples with Don 3 controversy.
Sources say Khan and Akhtar have been talking about this ambitious period drama for a month. No formal agreement yet,but Khan seems keen. It would focus on an important figure from Indian history. If all goes well, filming might kick off summer 2027.
Farhan Akhtar would produce,but director's name still under wraps. Project promises to be grand,fitting Khan's big-screen dreams .
Meanwhile,backdrop to this is chaos of Don 3. Originally starring Ranveer Singh,film's hit with setbacks,including Singh's exit. His departure sparked financial battles,with Excel Entertainment claiming ₹45 crore losses .
Trouble grew when FWICE issued a non-cooperation order against Singh,later lifted . Singh's ₹10 crore offer to settle was rejected, complicating matters .
Besides the epic, Akhtar rumored to be planning a biopic on music legend R.D. Burman,directed by Neeraj Pandey. Shooting might start end of 2026.
Salman Khan busy too, with current projects like an action film by Vamshi Paidipally that began in April 2026. Then a superhero comedy with Raj & DK slated for October 2026.
The drama around Don 3 and possible Khan-Akhtar collaboration keeps Bollywood on edge,fans waiting for more news...
