Salman Khan as Karna?

Karna, one of the most powerful and complex characters from the Mahabharata, has once again become a hot topic in film circles. A grand mythological project that was earlier planned with Tamil star Suriya is now reportedly being considered with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has long been passionate about bringing Karna’s story to the big screen, but the project was shelved earlier due to budget constraints and planning issues. Now, there are fresh efforts to revive the film with a new vision.

According to Bollywood sources, discussions are currently underway for a big-budget project under Farhan Akhtar’s production. In this context, talks about Salman Khan portraying Karna have gained momentum. However, there has been no official confirmation from the makers yet, and Salman is said to be still evaluating the script. Despite this, the speculation has already created excitement among fans. With growing audience interest in mythological films, Salman Khan stepping into Karna’s role could become a major talking point across the country.