Salman Khan to share screen with Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Raj and DK's next after Nayanthara

Nayanthara, Salman Khan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu

All eyes are on Dil Raju's upcoming production that is rumoured to star Salman Khan. Even as reports suggest that the yet-untitled film may see Khan sharing screen space with Nayanthara for the first time, we might see the superstar in another fresh pairing, courtesy filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, better known as Raj-DK.

Last week, mid-day reported that the actor is in early discussions with Raj-DK for a superhero film (A retiring superhero, March 6). Now, sources have revealed that Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who featured in the filmmaker duo's second season of ‘The Family Man', is the frontrunner for the movie. "Samantha is very much in the conversation. She shares a strong creative equation with the makers, and they feel she fits the part," said the source. The producers are aiming to take the project on floors by August.

(L-R) Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK

Before facing the camera with Prabhu, Khan will kick off Raju's production that is being helmed by Telugu film director Vamshi Paidipally. Another source shared, "Nayanthara has emerged as the frontrunner for the female lead, though talks are ongoing. It will be a pan-India action entertainer, and should roll by April."