Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, known for her roles in Telugu and Tamil cinema, is reportedly in talks to play the female lead in an upcoming film featuring Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The film will be directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
Samantha, who was last seen in the film ‘Kushi,’ has been on a break from work due to her health. She is recovering from Myositis, an autoimmune condition. While Samantha has not officially signed the deal yet, sources close to the film’s production have mentioned her as one of the frontrunners for the lead role.
The actress is taking her time to consider various factors, including her health, before finalizing the project. Other actresses like Trisha and Anushka Shetty are also reportedly being considered for the role. Fans and industry insiders are eagerly awaiting an official announcement from the film’s makers regarding the cast and crew.
Samantha’s most recent work includes the film ‘Shaakuntalam,’ which received mixed reviews, and ‘Kushi,’ which performed well at the box office. She has also completed filming for the Indian installment of the series ‘Citadel’ alongside Varun Dhawan, set to premiere on Prime Video. Additionally, Samantha is part of a film titled ‘Chennai Story,’ although no official announcements have been made regarding her upcoming projects.
The potential collaboration between Samantha and Salman Khan has generated significant buzz in the entertainment industry, and fans are eagerly awaiting further updates on the project.