Poster announcing Nayanthara’s casting opposite Salman Khan | Photo Credit: @SVC_official/X Tamil superstar Nayanthara is all set to star opposite Hindi superstar Salman Khan in an upcoming film helmed by Vamshi Paidipally. Backed by Telugu producer Dil Raju, the film will go on floors in April. The news was announced by Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations on their official social media handles. “It’s an honour to have You on board for something truly special that’s underway (sic)” wrote the banner. The Queen Arrives 🔥 The epitome of versatility and excellence #NAYANTHARA joins #SalmanKhanVamshiPaidipallyFilm 💥💥 It’s an honour to have You on board for something truly special that’s underway 🙏🏻#SVC63@BeingSalmanKhan@directorvamshi#DilRaju#Shirish@SVC_official… pic.twitter.com/sRtMdUBsBI — Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) March 31, 2026 Other details regarding the plot, cast and crew are yet to be unveiled. Nayanthara, who made her Hindi film opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, was last seen in the Telugu film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, co-starring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh. The actor also has Toxic, co-starring Yash; Mookuthi Amman 2; Mannangatti Since 1960; Hi, co-starring Kavin, Rakkayie; Patriot, co-starring Mohanlal and Mammootty; Dear Students, headlined by Nivin Pauly; and Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming Telugu film, among other films in the pipeline Vamshi is best known for helming Tamil superstar Vijay’s 2023 actioner, Varisu. He has also made Telugu films like Brindavanam, Yevadu and Oopiri among others. Meanwhile, Salman will also be seen next in Maatrubhumi, which was previously titled Battle of Galwan. The film is helmed by Apoorva Lakhia and also stars Chitrangada Singh in the lead. The superstar was last seen in Sikandar, which proved to be a failure at the box office. Published – March 31, 2026 04:24 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation ‘False, fabricated’: Rijiju slams Opposition over claims on FCRA Amendment Bill Can creative work provide a career?