Salman Khan-Karan Johar Reunite After 25 Yrs For Vishnuvardhan's The Bull, Shooting starts in Feb

Salman Khan and Karan Johar are coming together again after a quarter-century for a high-budget action film directed by Vishnuvardhan. Reports suggest that the film is inspired by a true story and will feature Salman Khan in the role of a paramilitary officer. The initial plan was to start filming in November 2023, with the aim of releasing it on the big screen over the Christmas weekend in 2024.

A source close to the development has revealed to Pinkvilla that Salman Khan 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.

The film’s pre-production is quietly underway at the Dharma Production Office in Mumbai, and the team will soon begin constructing the sets. Karan and the team plan to set up multiple expensive sets in Mumbai to authentically recreate the bygone era, relying on a dedicated art team rather than extensive use of VFX. “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.

According to the source, initially, the plan was to start shooting before the New Year, but the team chose to prioritise thorough pre-production. They aim to begin filming once all aspects are finalised. The action sequences in this Salman Khan film will be distinct from his previous works, as he portrays a paramilitary officer. The film is centered around the Indian Army, intending to honor their missions and heroism to the fullest.

The Bull will be Vishnu’s second directorial in Hindi after the National Award-Winning film, SherShaah.