Salman Khan's upcoming action-drama film, tentatively titled Monster, has got fans excited to witness the superstar on the big screen again. Earlier named as SVC63, Monster is set to deliver a wholesome mix of action, drama, and entertainment. Given the star power and his fan following, Monster has received immense attention from movie buffs who love watching Salman Khan's action-packs roles on the silver screen.
As per the latest report, Monster is set to release globally during Eid 2027, i.e., in March 2027. Eid has proven to be a great time for Salman Khan's films as many fans prefer watching his movies during the holiday. With that said, please note that release dates for films are subject to change, so stay tuned for more updates.
Monster is a pan-India action spectacle, which means that it is likely to release across linguistic regions in India. Further, such movies have a wide reach, including international markets, so fans from different regions can watch the film. Undoubtedly, a pan-India movie has more appeal. It has larger-than-life characters, breathtaking locations, great music, superb action sequences, stellar Hindi dialogues, and more. Further, we can expect the director's vision, the brilliance of the cast, and a great story to shine through in the film. All the aforementioned elements make us even more excited for the film. Moreover, more updates about the film's director, cast, and story will keep us updated about the project.
Salman Khan has had a prolific movie career in India, starring in various genres, including action, comedy, romance, and drama. He has an incredible fan following, so every new project he does creates immense hype in the Bollywood circuit. Given that, Monster has been one of the most anticipated films for the fans for quite some time now. As of now, we know that Salman Khan has delivered some of the most entertaining movies in the past. But with every new film, there is always an aspect of surprise attached to it. For Monster, we can't wait to find out what role Salman Khan is playing.
With that said, Monster is one of the most awaited films for Salman Khan's fans. Further, its tentative release during Eid 2027 has made fans excited even more. In the coming times, we might get to know more about the film, including more details about the cast and crew, the story, and the final release date.
Key Details
- Lead Cast: Salman Khan and Nayanthara
- Supporting Cast: Arvind Swami, Ronit Roy, Seema Biswas, Jackie Shroff, Abhimanyu Singh, and Rahul Dev
- Director: Vamshi Paidipally
- Producer: Dil Raju
- Music: Vishal Mishra
- Action/Stunts: Choreographed by international stunt team led by Sea Young Oh (Mr. Oh)
- Theatrical Distribution: All-India rights acquired by PVR INOX for approximately ₹100 crore
- Release Date: Scheduled for Eid 2027
Key Highlights of the Movie
- The Cast & Crew: It is the much awaited film of superstar Salman Khan; besides playing the lead role, he will also showcase his high-voltage action content for the first time in his career. The movie, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, also stars Nayanthara (south Indian actress) in a pivotal role, alongside Arvind Swamy (the villain), Jackie Shroff, Rahul Dev, Ronit Roy, and Seema Biswas.
- Raw Hand to Hand Combats: Monster is the first film in the franchise that will concentrate more on realistic and less stylized fights, which will be shot in large scale developments. The team has also created an extensive Afghan village at Mumbai’s Prime Focus Studio to stage the fight between Salman Khan and Rahul Dev.
- Epic Train Action: There is a large-scale, high-stakes train-based action block in the film, which sees Salman Khan pitted against Arvind Swamy; apparently, the scale is bigger than anything Khan has done in Wanted or Pathaan.
- The “Real Monster” Title Hint: Although the film’s official title is said to be Monster, Salman Khan, in the recent past, hinted at it by posting pictures with his father, Salim Khan, jokingly captioning it as “Baap baap hota hai, he is the real monster.”
Current Production Status
As of October 2026, the production team wrapped up the first phase of the shoot, which kicked off in mid-April 2026. Salman Khan, currently busy hosting the reality show Bigg Boss 20, is all set to fly down to Mumbai to start the next round of shootings. In the meantime, the team is preparing for a rigorous 50-day final schedule in Mira Road, Mumbai, to complete the film by November 2026 and move on to the next round of post-production.