Eid and Salman Khan are synonymous, and for good reason. The superstar has transformed Eid into a prime release period for films, enjoying an unparalleled solo run during this festive time. As fans eagerly anticipate his upcoming film “Sikandar,” which is set to hit theaters during the Eid 2025 weekend, we have some exclusive news: Salman Khan will not be gracing the screens with a film during Eid 2026.Instead, the Eid 2026 weekend will feature the highly anticipated release of Shah Rukh Khan’s “King.”
But that’s not all—it’s poised to be a double-header, as Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ambitious project “Love and War” is also slated to debut on the same date. A source close to the developments confirmed that there will be no Salman Khan film ready for release during that period.
The timeline for Salman’s projects reveals that he is set to wrap up “Sikandar” by December 2024. Following that, he will begin working on Atlee’s film, which won’t kick off until 2025. This upcoming project is expected to be a mega-budget entertainer, requiring extensive filming throughout 2025. Additionally, the post-production work, including visual effects, will take a considerable amount of time. Consequently, Salman and Atlee’s collaboration is likely to be released only in the latter half of 2026, leaving the Eid slot open for other films.
The film industry appears to be well aware of these timelines, leading to multiple announcements regarding upcoming releases. As for the details surrounding the Salman-Atlee collaboration, more information is expected soon, including the involvement of Kamal Haasan, who is set to play a pivotal parallel role. Fans will be eager to learn more as the project develops, but for now, it seems the Eid 2026 celebration will belong to Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
