Salman Khan's SVC63 to Wrap Shoot by October 2026, Dil Raju Promises Blockbuster for Eid 2027

Bhai is coming, and producer Dil Raju wants the world to know it is going to be worth the wait. The veteran Telugu producer has officially confirmed that Salman Khan 's highly anticipated pan-India entertainer, currently code-named SVC63 , will complete its entire shoot by October 2026, with the film locked for a grand Eid 2027 theatrical release.

"We are expecting a big blockbuster. We have seen the rushes, and they have a wow factor. Salman Khan garu is enjoying working on the movie. The shoot will be completed in six months, and by October, the entire filming will be wrapped up. Salman garu's looks and the song we have shot have come out really well," said an evidently excited Dil Raju.

Directed by Vamshi Paidipally , known for commercially successful films such as Varisu and Maharshi , SVC63 marks the filmmaker's first collaboration with Salman Khan and represents a significant bridge between Bollywood and South Indian cinema. The film officially went on floors in Mumbai in late April 2026, with a mahurat ceremony attended by both Salman Khan and Nayanthara .

The casting of Nayanthara as the female lead is one of the biggest talking points around the project. This marks the first time Salman and Nayanthara will share screen space, making SVC63 a landmark cross-industry collaboration, with the production house officially welcoming her as "The Queen," a nod to her iconic role in Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Jawan . Sources close to the production reveal that Salman is thoroughly jamming well with Nayanthara on set, and their chemistry is being closely watched by the crew.

On the look front, the makers are pulling out all the stops. Acclaimed designer Preetisheel Singh , who crafted the transformative looks in Dhurandhar , has been brought on board to create multiple never-before-seen looks for Salman, all designed under Vamshi Paidipally's guidance. Salman's buzz-cut appearance at the Lagaan 25th anniversary celebration recently set the internet ablaze, with fans and industry insiders furiously debating whether the drastic physical transformation is tied to his role in the high-octane action thriller SVC63, where makers had promised a powerful, never-seen-before avatar for the superstar.

On the villain front, the intrigue only deepens. Reports suggest the makers are considering either Fahadh Faasil or Akshay Khanna for the role of the main antagonist, with the team emphasising they need an actor who can genuinely match Salman Khan's towering screen presence. The team is scheduled to head to Manali for the next shoot schedule, followed by a stint in Hyderabad where the antagonist's portions will be filmed, with a casting decision expected by then.

Adding more spice to the mix, the working title The Messenger has emerged for the film, a name that instantly lends the project a larger, more dramatic edge and hints at a character with a clear and compelling dramatic identity. Salman has also already shot a high-energy promotional promo for the film's grand title reveal, which is being positioned as a major spectacle-driven event rather than a routine digital announcement.

Co-producers Kuldeep Rathore and Rafi Kazi are backing the project alongside Dil Raju, with Rajpal Yadav confirmed in a key role. With a star, a director, and a banner that all command massive mainstream visibility, SVC63 is being positioned with confidence and ambition rather than routine haste, shaping up as one of the biggest event films on the 2027 calendar.