Mumbai: After portraying the titular role of an influential figure in ‘Sikandar’, Salman Khan is likely to play the role of an Indian army officer in an upcoming war drama.
According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Salman is already in talks with the makers of the film, which will be based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese army.
Reports suggest that the film will be helmed by director Apoorva Lakhia of the ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ fame.
“Jordy Patel introduced Salman Khan to Apoorva Lakhia, and that’s when the duo jammed over a script. Apoorva had acquired the rights to novel – India’s Most Fearless 3 – a while back and discussed the idea with Salman. He loved the thought of this novel and is contemplating on signing on for the film,” a source said.
“Salman is excited by the thought of playing an army officer in a film set against the backdrop of the Galwan Valley battle of 2020. He is seriously considering this as a follow up to Sikandar and if all goes well, the film will go on floors in 2nd half of 2025,” the source added.
Despite being approached by Kabir Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar for other projects, Salman is apparently inclined towards this film.
“Salman wanted to work with someone he has not collaborated with before, and hence has the idea of this film. Apart from him in the lead, the film will also feature four more talented actors,” the source said.
Salman’s recent release ‘Sikandar’, helmed by AR Murugadoss, also featured Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar in key roles.
The film received mixed reviews from critics and the audience.
