Whispers in the film industry suggest Kareena Kapoor Khan is in "advanced talks" for the female lead in filmmaker duo Raj & DK's upcoming superhero project, a high-budget film reportedly starring Salman Khan. If finalized, this collaboration would mark the pair's fifth on-screen pairing and their first in over a decade, since their 2015 success Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Multiple reports, surfacing around May 5th, 2026, indicate that Khan may have personally reached out to Kapoor Khan for the role. The film, described as a "love story with a difference" and aiming to push both actors beyond their established personas, is a significant venture for Raj & DK, marking their return to theatrical releases after a successful run on over-the-top (OTT) platforms. However, a definitive confirmation of Kapoor Khan's casting has yet to be issued, with one report noting that casting for the film is not slated to begin until June.
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Speculation on the Reunion
The possibility of Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan sharing the screen again has generated considerable buzz, with fans eagerly anticipating a reunion. Their previous collaborations include films such as Kyon Ki… and appearances in songs like "Fevikol Se" in Dabangg 2. Reports suggest the film's release was initially slated for April 17th, but it has since been postponed.
Salman Khan's upcoming slate also includes Vamshi Paidipally's SVC63 and Maatrubhumi, scheduled for an August 15th release. Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan's next appearance is reportedly in Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, opposite Prithviraj Sukumaran.
While Raj & DK have remained unavailable for comment, sources close to them have alluded to the actors taking on roles previously unexplored in their careers. There's also a historical note of Salman Khan's past involvement in shaping Kapoor Khan's film choices, including his recommendation for her to star in Priyadarshan's Kyon Ki in 2005. The duo were also once considered for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani, a project that eventually saw Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.
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