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Salman Khan & Nayanthara Begin Shooting for Vamsi Paidipally Action Drama

Salman Khan and Nayanthara have started shooting for Vamsi Paidipally's action drama in Mumbai, aiming for a grand Eid 2027 release and generating huge excitement.

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Dumtika Editorial

April 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Salman Khan & Nayanthara Begin Shooting for Vamsi Paidipally Action Drama

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Salman Khan and Nayanthara’s much-awaited action drama, directed by Vamsi Paidipally, officially kicked off its shoot in Mumbai this week, creating a buzz across Hindi and Telugu cinema circles. Touted as a pan-India entertainer and tentatively titled SVC 63, this grand collaboration marks the first time Salman Khan teams up with acclaimed director Vamsi Paidipally, who previously delivered hits like 'Yevadu' and 'Varisu'.

The film, bankrolled by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations, commenced with a formal pooja ceremony before moving to crucial sequences featuring Salman Khan and leading lady Nayanthara at the SRPF Ground in Goregaon. As per reports, Nayanthara was welcomed on social media as “the queen” by the team, who described the project as “something truly special that’s underway.” Alongside the leads, the cast also includes Anil Kapoor and Arvind Swamy, adding further star power to the lavish production.

Filming is planned to continue across Mumbai over a three-month schedule, with the makers aiming to complete principal photography by late 2026. The action drama will be made simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, targeting a grand Eid 2027 theatrical release. Social media has been abuzz with excitement over the fresh Salman-Nayanthara pairing, with fans eager to witness their chemistry on screen.

With Dil Raju’s ambitious foray into Hindi cinema and meticulous festival window planning, expectations are sky-high. As production unfolds, fans can look forward to more updates and first glimpses of this mega entertainer in the coming months.