Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora’s son Arhaan Khan is gearing up to enter Bollywood as a leading man, and his debut film has already landed a major star addition. According to a recent report, Salman Khan will feature in a crucial cameo in the yet-untitled project, adding considerable star power to Arhaan’s first big-screen outing. The film is being positioned as an action love story and will be directed by Anirudh Iyer, who previously helmed Ayushmann Khurrana and Jaideep Ahlawat-starrer ‘An Action Hero’. Producer Ashwin Varde is backing the project.
Salman Khan to shoot for 10 days for Arhaan Khan’s debut
While details about the plot and Salman’s character are being kept under wraps, sources cited in the report claim that the superstar will have a small but significant part in the narrative, as per Bollywood Hungama. Salman is reportedly expected to dedicate around 10 days to the shoot for his extended cameo. His presence is likely to give the young actor’s debut an added promotional and theatrical advantage, although the makers have not officially revealed details about the role.The project marks another instance of Salman supporting the next generation of the Khan family, with Arhaan now preparing to make his transition from behind-the-scenes filmmaking work to facing the camera as a leading actor.More about Arhaan Khan’s Bollywood debutArhaan has reportedly been preparing for his acting debut for several years. He studied filmmaking in the United States and subsequently gained experience working with filmmaker Vikram Phadnis. He also assisted Karan Johar on ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, giving him an opportunity to experience the filmmaking process before making his own acting debut. Beyond films, Arhaan currently hosts the YouTube podcast ‘Dumb Biryani’, where he has interviewed several personalities. Additionally the report also stated that Arhaan had been preparing for cinema for some time and that the project felt like the right opportunity for him to enter the industry.
Anirudh Iyer to direct Arhaan’s action love story
The film will be directed by Anirudh Iyer, whose previous directorial outing was ‘An Action Hero’, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Jaideep Ahlawat. The filmmaker was previously attached to an action romance featuring Lakshya and Rasha Thadani, but that project was eventually shelved. He has since been developing several projects and is now set to return to the director’s chair with Arhaan’s debut. The new film is expected to combine romance and action while introducing Arhaan as a young leading man.The makers are currently looking for the female lead. According to reports, the team is keen to cast a fresh face opposite Arhaan to complement the film’s young romantic tone. The casting process is underway, and the final announcement is expected once the remaining pieces of the project fall into place. Shooting is being planned for early 2027, although the exact schedule is yet to be locked.
Ashwin Varde to produce the film
The project will be produced by Ashwin Varde, whose previous production credits include ‘Kabir Singh’, ‘OMG 2’, ‘Khel Khel Mein’ and ‘The Diplomat’. Varde is also backing an upcoming untitled film starring veteran comedian-actor Johnny Lever, which will be directed by Farhad Samji.
Salman Khan’s current work front
Meanwhile, Salman Khan has a busy lineup ahead. His upcoming untitled project, currently referred to as ‘SVC63’, stars Nayanthara and is directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The film, produced by Dil Raju, has officially locked an Eid 2027 theatrical release. The project is currently in production, with a major Mumbai action schedule underway. Salman is also expected to begin work on his much-discussed superhero film with Raj and DK in January 2027, following his commitments to ‘SVC63’ and ‘Bigg Boss 20’.On television, Salman is returning as the host of ‘Bigg Boss 20’, which is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026.