Body double suffers heart attack; Salman Khan takes charge, performs difficult stunts himself for 'Monster'..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 21 Aug, 2026
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and South Indian 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara are set to share the big screen for the first time. Rumor has it that the upcoming action-drama film has been titled 'Monster'. This marks Salman Khan's first project with veteran Telugu producer Dil Raju. Meanwhile, a major update regarding the film has emerged: reports suggest that Salman Khan is performing his own stunts for the movie.

According to a Filmfare report, the title 'Monster' has been finalized for the new film starring Salman Khan and Nayanthara. The makers are expected to make an official announcement on social media very soon. Director Vamshi Paidipally, known for blockbusters like 'Maharshi' and 'Varisu', is helming the project. Renowned Telugu producer Dil Raju is presenting the film under his banner, Sri Venkateswara Creations, with Shirish, Kuldeep Rathore, and Rafi Kazi serving as co-producers.
**Salman Khan Performing Stunt Sequences Himself**
Reports indicate that filming had to be halted after Salman's body double suffered a sudden heart attack. According to sources, Salman Khan has taken charge to ensure the shooting schedule remains on track and the pace of work does not slow down. He is now personally filming even the most challenging action scenes and stunts. Sources state that Salman is deeply committed to the shoot and does not want the work to stall for any reason. However, safety remains a priority, and new stunt experts are being brought onto the team.

**Salman Khan Busy with Multiple Projects**
It is worth noting that Salman Khan currently has a long lineup of projects. In addition to his film commitments, he is set to make a grand return to television in September, where he will entertain audiences as the host of the reality show 'Bigg Boss 20'. On the film front, fans are also eagerly awaiting his movie 'Matrubhumi', in which he will appear alongside Chitrangada Singh. If everything goes according to plan, ‘Monster’ will hit theaters during Eid 2027. The occasion of Eid has long been associated with major Salman Khan films and record-breaking box office collections.
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