Aug 20, 2026 2:55pm IST
Salman Khan-Nayanthara’s Next With Dil Raju Titled ‘The Monster’
Salman Khan’s next collaboration with producer Dil Raju has a title. The upcoming action entertainer, directed by Vamshi Paidipally, has been titled “The Monster”. The film which marks Salman’s first collaboration with Telugu filmmaker Paidipally and producer Dil Raju, is being mounted as a pan-India action spectacle Nayanthara stars opposite Khan, with the project targeting a theatrical release during Eid 2027.
While the title is yet to be formally unveiled by the makers, “The Monster” is understood to have been locked for the film as production continues. The project is being presented by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations.
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With the film still in production, further details about the nature of Salman’s character, the story and the action set pieces are being kept under wraps.
The project was announced earlier this year as a major collaboration between Salman Khan, Nayanthara, Paidipally and Dil Raju. For Paidipally, it marks his first Hindi film as director after building a reputation in Telugu cinema with films including “Oopiri”, “Maharshi” and “Varisu”. Dil Raju, meanwhile, is one of Telugu cinema’s most prominent producers and has been looking to expand the scale of his collaborations across Indian industries.
The production is expected to continue through the coming months, with the makers planning a larger promotional rollout closer to the official title and first-look reveal. Producer Dil Raju has previously indicated that the Salman Khan starrer is being mounted on a large scale, with the team aiming to complete the shoot by October.
“The Monster” is currently targeting Eid 2027 for its worldwide theatrical release.
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