Salman and Nayanthara’s action film titled Monster

Salman Khan and Nayanthara’s upcoming action film with Telugu producer Dil Raju has reportedly been titled Monster. The Vamshi Paidipally directorial marks Salman’s first collaboration with Dil Raju and is being planned as a large-scale pan-India release.

According to a report, the makers have finalised Monster as the title, with an official announcement on social media expected soon. The film is being developed in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil and is eyeing an Eid 2027 theatrical release. Presented by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, the project is co-produced by Shirish, Kuldeep 

Rathore and Rafi Kazi. Nayanthara has been cast opposite Salman Khan in the film.

The production has reportedly faced an unexpected setback after Salman’s body double suffered a heart attack. With the stunt performer temporarily unable to participate, Salman is said to have taken on a larger portion of the action sequences himself.

The actor has often been associated with performing his own stunts, and sources close to the production reportedly claim that he is keen to keep the shoot moving despite the disruption.

“Salman is completely hands-on right now. He doesn’t want the schedule to lose momentum,” a source close to the sets informed the news portal. The actor is reportedly balancing the demanding schedule of the upcoming with preparations for his other upcoming projects, making this a particularly busy period in his career.