Salman Khan and Atlee's Film Delayed, Director Asked to REWORK

Salman Khan's upcoming collaboration with Atlee has been generating buzz for quite some time. While not many details about the project are available, recent reports suggested that South superstar Rajinikanth could also be involved. However, in a surprising twist, it has now been reported that the film has been put on hold.

According to Bollywood Hungama, the delay in Salman and Atlee's project is due to casting challenges. The production house, Sun Pictures, has reportedly asked Atlee to rework the project after he was unable to secure Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan for the film.

When Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth casting didn’t work out, Atlee was looking to cast Will Smith in the film. Salman helped Atlee connect to Will Smith and the conversations were proceeding on a very positive side. But in a shocking turn of events, Sun Pictures demanded the presence of a South Superstar in the film alongside Salman

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“When Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan conversation fell through, Sun Pictures didn’t want to associate themselves with an International Film devoid of South stars. That’s when they told Atlee to hold on to the things and rework," the insider added.

It's important to mention that the project is still on and hasn't been canceled. Salman Khan is actively working to resolve the issue. “Atlee and Salman continue to be in talks and are trying to resolve all the issues with Sun Pictures. Both the powerhouses want to collaborate and do this film, as it’s a dream they want to bring to life. We will get a clear picture of the scenario of A6 with Salman by the end of March," the source said.

That said, it's worth mentioning that there hasn't been any official statement from the creators about the project being put on hold at this time.