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Reports Refute Kareena Kapoor Casting in Salman KhanRaj & DK Superhero Film

Production plans call for a June script narration followed by late-June casting, according to sources.

Overview

  • Reports, published Tuesday by Bollywood Hungama and echoed by Times Now and Filmfare, say Kareena Kapoor has not been offered the film.
  • Sources say Salman Khan is the only actor locked at this stage and there have been no talks yet about the female lead.
  • The script is still in progress, with a narration to Khan expected in the first week of June and formal casting planned toward the end of the month.
  • Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK are set to direct a superhero story that positions Khan as a retired or ageing hero, according to entertainment outlets.
  • Atul Agnihotri and Mythri are named as producers and Weta FX is reportedly on board for visual effects, with trade reports suggesting a start of filming later this year.