Ali Abbas Zafar has said he is working on a “big-budget entertainer”. “I want to make a big action movie with Salman Khan.”

If all goes well, the potential project would be the duo’s fourth feature film, following blockbusters like Sultan (2016), Tiger Jinda Hai (2017) and Bharat (2019).

Zafar said he has already started writing the script for the film. “Inshallah, Sir Salman And together I will make a typical big budget Indian entertainer. I want to make a big action movie with him. That’s what I’m working on and I’ll be sharing[the script]with him soon,” the 40-year-old filmmaker told PTI in a Zoom interview.

Zafar may not have directed the third part of the highly anticipated action thriller Tiger franchise backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF). While Kabir Khan directed his first film Ek Tha Tiger in 2012, Zafar joined his second part, Tiger Zinda Hai. Slated to hit screens on April 21, 2023, Threequel will be directed by Maneesh Sharma, who is known for his fans and band Bhaja his Bharat.

“Adi[producer Aditya Chopra]is like an older brother. The timeline did not match. But I think Maneesh, who is pushing the franchise forward, justifies it.

“Kabir Khan, myself and now Maneesh brought character to the films we made. I think it’s very interesting. I am happy,” he added.

Awaiting the release of the Netflix movie Jogi starring Diljit Dosanjh, Zafar has three projects for his kitty: Shahid Kapoor‘s untitled action film, led by Bademiyan Chotemiyan Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, and Super Soldier and Katrina Kaif.

According to the director, shooting for Shaheed’s film is complete and post-production work is underway. “Post-production of Shahid’s film is expected to be completed by the end of the year. We will announce the release date as soon as we reach the final stage,” he said.

The makers will soon announce the casting of the female lead in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, with filming beginning the first week of January, he added. only said to share that name. Amitabh Bachchan When GovindaThe hit action comedy was directed by David Derwan.

“This is a completely new movie and has nothing to do with the old movies. We can hear that. Backed by Vashu Bhagani, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan will be released next Christmas.

Speaking about Super Soldier, Zafar said the film was delayed because of Kaif’s previous commitments. We’ve got the best, she’s married, and now we have to find a way to do “Super Soldier.” We are very in touch and in sync. That movie is in partnership with Netflix,” the director added.