Salman Khan’s Next: A Gritty Military Drama With Apoorva Lakhia & Chitrangda Singh
After the excitement surrounding Sikandar, the attention has now shifted to Salman Khan and what he plans to do for his next movie—and it will surely be another bang. The Bollywood superstar will star in director Apoorva Lakhia’s action drama that is allegedly based on a real military incident, and it will be Khan’s first film with actress Chitrangda Singh.
A New Pairing: Salman & Chitrangda
Per sources, Chitrangda Singh has been confirmed to play the female lead opposite Salman Khan in the untitled high-stakes drama. Audiences will welcome the new pairing as we all await fresh pairings.
Chitrangda will take on a more serious, action-driven project away from her usual fare, which has included compelling characters in movies such as Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Bob Biswas.
Apoorva Lakhia Brings Back A Familiar Grit
The film will be directed by Apoorva Lakhia, known for gritty films like Shootout at Lokhandwala and Haseena Parkar. This untitled movie will mark Lakhia’s return behind the camera, and it will probably be a tense story on nationalism and realism tied with action.
A well-placed source said:
“The film is based on actual military events and operations. Considering Apoorva Lakhia’s penchant for realism and Salman’s cinematic stature, the mix can come off as a compelling combination of commercial and impactful cinema.”
The makers have limited how much they reveal when it comes to the plot details; however, we understand that the story is based on classified operations and the unseen aspects of India’s military complex—likely lending itself to a similar type of tone as Uri or Shershaah.
What’s Next For Salman Khan?
After the action-heavy and poignantly emotional fare of Sikandar, Salman has now opted to step into a facts-based military drama, which shows he is looking at a more story-driven and intense cinematography. In collaboration with a filmmaker like Lakhia—who is also known for maintaining real and raw aspects—may be just the revamp that his fans didn’t know they needed.
The film is being positioned as one of the key high-end features planned for 2026, and it has the potential to clash with other high-end tentpole releases if it has a release on Republic Day or the Independence Day weekend.
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Box Office Worldwide Verdict
Salman Khan‘s upcoming project with Apoorva Lakhia and Chitrangda Singh has the makings of a taut, patriotic blockbuster. It is a fresh pairing, has real-life inspiration, and has gritty direction — it is one to watch. Even as Sikandar continues to trend, this untitled military drama is a sign that the superstar is going deeper into impactful storytelling.
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