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Akshay Kumar & Salman Khan Films Confirmed!
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Akshay Kumar to star in Sankranthiki Vasthunam remake.
- Salman Khan film with Vamshi Paidipally is planned.
- Multiple film releases from Sri Venkateswara Creations slated.
Producer Sirish of Sri Venkateswara Creations has confirmed exciting upcoming projects, including a reimagined Bollywood remake of the Telugu film Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Akshay Kumar. This project, helmed by director Anees Bazmee, will reportedly feature a significantly new screenplay, with about 60% fresh sequences. The original film starred Venkatesh.
Further bolstering their slate, Sirish also revealed plans for a film featuring superstar Salman Khan, which will be directed by Vamshi Paidipally, known for his work on films like Maharshi and Varisu. Additionally, the production house is set to produce a movie starring Pawan Kalyan. Sri Venkateswara Creations aims for a prolific 2026 with a minimum of six film releases.
These announcements signal a busy period for Sri Venkateswara Creations, tapping into popular South Indian narratives for a wider audience and collaborating with major Bollywood and South Indian stars. The Sankranthiki Vasthunam remake is expected to begin production in February 2026, promising a fresh take on the original plot.
