Salman Khan’s first biopic on Ravindra Kaushik shelved, CONFIRMS Raid 2 director Raj Kumar Gupta; here’s why

In 2021, it became known that Salman Khan was working together with Raj Kumar Gupta on a biopic about Indian spy Ravindra Kaushik. Recently, the director of “Raid 2” himself has admitted to having discussions with Khan. Additionally, he disclosed that the project had been put on hold because the rights weren’t extended.

In a recent chat with PTI, filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta disclosed that he and actor Salman Khan have been brainstorming ideas for a movie. Specifically, they’ve been considering making a biographical film about the life of Ravindra Kaushik.

Concerning the reason the movie didn’t get made, the filmmaker explained, “Initially, I had the rights, but they eventually lapsed, and I didn’t extend them, so we didn’t proceed with the project.

2021 saw TopMob reveal that Salman Khan would take on the role of Ravindra Kaushik in Raj Kumar Gupta’s upcoming film. A source privy to the project details shared, “This movie is inspired by the life of the Indian spy, Ravindra Kaushik, who earned the nickname ‘Black Tiger.’ Known as one of India’s greatest spies, he has been extensively researched by director Raj Kumar Gupta for the past five years. He has now successfully developed a screenplay that accurately represents the accomplishments and enduring legacy of Ravindra Kaushik.

According to the information provided, “The source stated, ‘He shared this story with Salman, who has shown initial interest in the project. This tale is one of the bravest and most astonishing from the annals of Indian Intelligence.’

As a die-hard fan, I can hardly contain my excitement as Raj Kumar Gupta prepares to unleash the next chapter of Raid! After the massive success of the 2018 original, Raid 2 promises to be even more thrilling with Ajay Devgn reprising his intense role as IRS Amay Patnaik. The anticipation is building as we’ve already caught glimpses of the trailer and a few captivating songs from the film. With an exceptional cast that includes Vaani Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Supriya Pathak, and Amit Sial, Raid 2 is set to take the big screen by storm on May 1, 2025. I simply can’t wait!

Conversely, Salman Khan recently appeared in the action flick “Sikandar” alongside Rashmika Mandanna. Now, he’s gearing up to collaborate again with Sanjay Dutt for a movie, rumored to be called “Ganga Ram”.

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2025-04-19 15:37