Top South Indian producer Dil Raju has confirmed that he is collaborating with two of Bollywood’s biggest superstars on massive projects under his banner, Sri Venkateswara Creations. Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are set to headline two separate films that bring together strong South and Bollywood creative partnerships. The announcement has set the industry buzzing because both projects promise large scale entertainment.
Dil Raju has locked a film with Salman Khan, which will be directed by noted filmmaker Vamsi Paidipally. This marks a fresh collaboration, with Vamsi finally making his Bollywood debut after earlier attempts. The project is said to be a large scale family action entertainer, and while plot details remain confidential, the team is expected to begin pre production very soon.
Akshay Kumar To Remake Sankranthiki Vasthunnam
Parallelly, Dil Raju is also backing a film featuring Akshay Kumar, which is the official Hindi adaptation of the recently successful Telugu crime entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunnam. Akshay will be reprising the role originally played by Venkatesh Daggubati in the Telugu version.
The remake will retain key emotional and thriller elements from the original while being adapted to suit the sensibilities of Hindi audiences. This is exciting news because Sankranthiki Vasthunnam was praised for its unique blend of crime, emotion, and entertainment.
Anees Bazmee Returns To Direct Akshay
The remake will be directed by Anees Bazmee, who will be reuniting with Akshay Kumar after more than a decade. This reunion is significant because the two have delivered successful comedies together in the past. The film is expected to go on floors in early 2026 once Akshay wraps up his prior commitments.
Anees Bazmee is known for his ability to handle large scale entertainers with strong emotional cores, making him the perfect choice to helm this adaptation. Fans of both Akshay and Anees are already excited about this collaboration.
Dil Raju’s Big Bollywood Push
Industry insiders believe these two films mark Dil Raju’s renewed focus on Bollywood after a mixed run with previous Hindi ventures. By pairing two of India’s biggest stars with strong South Indian creative teams, the producer aims to build large scale crowd pullers that appeal across regions.
With both projects now officially in motion, further announcements on cast, genre, and release timelines are expected in the coming months. This represents a major moment for cross regional collaborations in Indian cinema.
About The Projects
Dil Raju is producing two upcoming Bollywood films under Sri Venkateswara Creations. One film stars Salman Khan and is directed by Vamsi Paidipally. The other stars Akshay Kumar in the Hindi remake of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, directed by Anees Bazmee. More official announcements are awaited.
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