Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Dhanush and Kareena Kapoor in Talks for Bhansali Film
Dhanush and Kareena Kapoor Khan may act together in a new Hindi movie.
They have never appeared in a film together before.
P.S. Mithran may direct the project.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production house is expected to produce it.
Mithran said the team is discussing the project and checking everyone’s schedules.
The movie is reportedly a big mythological adventure set in a jungle.
Its script has been rewritten several times and is still being completed.
Preparation could start in November 2026.
Filming could begin in January 2027, but the movie has not been officially announced.
Dhanush and Kareena Kapoor Khan are reportedly in talks to star together for the first time.
Director P.S. Mithran said discussions are underway and the team is checking the actors’ dates.
The Hindi film is expected to be produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production house.
Reports describe the project as a large-scale mythological jungle adventure still in development.
Pre-production could begin in November 2026, with filming planned for January 2027 if confirmed.
- Who
- Dhanush and Kareena Kapoor Khan are reportedly in talks to star, with P.S. Mithran potentially directing and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production house producing.
- What
- A proposed Hindi film, reportedly a large-scale mythological jungle adventure, is in development.
- When
- Pre-production is expected in November 2026 and principal photography is planned for January 2027, if the project proceeds.
- Where
- It is described as a Hindi film; the articles do not specify a filming location.
- Why
- The team is checking dates, developing the script and seeking to finalise the project.
Reports and Filmmaker Update
Official Confirmation
Current status
Reports and Filmmaker Update
Reports describe Dhanush and Kareena Kapoor Khan as being in advanced talks, while P.S. Mithran said discussions are underway and dates are being checked.
Official Confirmation
Neither the production team nor the actors has officially announced or confirmed the film.
Planned production
Reports and Filmmaker Update
Reports say the project is a mythological jungle adventure, with pre-production expected in November 2026 and filming planned for January 2027.
Official Confirmation
Those details remain conditional because the project is still in development and has not been formally confirmed.
- Project status
- Talks are underway, but no official announcement has been made.
- Potential cast
- Dhanush and Kareena Kapoor Khan
- Potential director
- P.S. Mithran
- Production
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production house
- Reported genre
- Large-scale mythological jungle adventure
- Script
- In development after multiple rewrites
- Reported schedule
- Pre-production in November 2026; filming in January 2027
