Salman Khan confirms ‘rustic, next-level’ action film with Sanjay Dutt-OxBig News Network

Bollywood actor Salman Khan revealed he is doing a big action film with Sanjay Dutt, his co-star from popular movies like Saajan (1991) and Chal Mere Bhai (2001). During a press interaction in Mumbai on Wednesday (March 27), Salman shared updates about his upcoming slate. “After Sikandar, I am doing another big film that will have next-level action. I mean rustic action. I’m doing it with my older brother in the industry, Sanjay Dutt.”

“The director is not confirmed yet,” Salman added.

Meanwhile, his film with Tamil director Atlee has been delayed, Salman said. “That’s delayed. The budget is an issue for that film. He (Atlee) has written a very big, large-budgeted film.”

Salman and Sanjay Dutt played adoptive brothers in Saajan, a hit romantic musical that became a pop-cultural touchstone of the 1990s. They also teamed on Chal Mere Bhai, a comedy directed by David Dhawan.

Recently, there were reports that Salman and Sanjay Dutt will have cameos in an American thriller shot in the Middle East.

Sikandar is releasing in cinemas on March 30, co-inciding with Eid al-Fitr. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film also features Rashmika Mandanna and Tamil actor Sathyaraj. The film’s story, Salman said, is a morally uplifting one. “It’s basic theme is: a king or a noble man will be a good anywhere.”

Salman Khan’s recent films, such as Tiger 3 and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, have leaned heavily into his action hero persona. The actor, who has also co-produced Sikandar, said he has not capped the ticket prices of the movie, citing a bad experience during Jai Ho (2014). “We kept the ticket prices at 200 rupees on that film but it did not prove beneficial,” he said. “On Sikandar, the standard prices will apply.”