The entertainment industry buzzed with exciting announcements this week, from Salman Khan‘s collaboration with Malayalam director Mahesh Narayanan to Christopher Nolan wrapping up filming for The Odyssey. Here’s your complete roundup of the biggest stories that dominated headlines from August 4 to August 10, 2025.
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Salman Khan Teams Up with Mahesh Narayanan
Period Thriller in Development
Pinkvilla exclusively learnt that Salman Khan is in advanced talks with Mahesh Narayanan for a period thriller movie. The actor has green lit the idea and has asked the Malayalam filmmaker to complete the script and give him the narration by December 2025.
Project Timeline & Details
“Salman Khan and Mahesh Narayanan have been jamming on multiple ideas, and Salman has given a go-ahead to the filmmaker on a period thriller with action. The film in discussion will be set in the 1970s to 1990s, and Mahesh will now come back for a full-length narration soon”, said the report.
| Salman-Mahesh Project | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Period Action-Thriller |
| Timeline | 1970s to 1990s |
| Script Deadline | December 2025 |
| Director | Mahesh Narayanan (Malayalam) |
| Current Status | Advanced Talks |
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Border 2 Teaser Gets Independence Day Release
CBFC Certification Complete
The Wait Is Almost Over! Border 2 gets U/A 16+ certificate from CBFC, and the teaser will be out on August 15, 2025. The film boasts an exciting cast, including Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty.
Strategic Release Plan
The announcement teaser drops on August 15, 2025. The source further informs that the announcement teaser will see a digital launch on August 15, and the KDM of the teaser will also be screened all across the multiplex chains for the Independence Day weekend along with War 2.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Wraps Filming
Production Complete After 164 Days
Meanwhile, the Moroccan Cinematographic Center called The Odyssey an important production to Morocco’s promotion of its film industry and said that it was the first major American film to be filmed in the occupied territory. Filming wrapped on August 8, 2025, after lasting for 164 days.
Technical Innovation
From literary classics to graphic … conference call (released by Variety), IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond revealed that Sir Christopher Nolan will use never-before-seen IMAX technology in this film.
| The Odyssey Production | Details |
|---|---|
| Filming Duration | 164 Days |
| Wrap Date | August 8, 2025 |
| Release Date | July 17, 2026 |
| Technology | Never-before-seen IMAX |
| Based On | Homer’s Epic Poem |
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Border 2 Cast & Production Update
Star-Studded Ensemble
“Border 2,” starring Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Sunny Deol, will release a teaser on August 15, 2025. Directed by Anurag Singh, it releases January 23, 2026.
Filming Schedule Progress
“While Sunny Deol is looking to finish shooting for large-chunk of his role in June end, Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan will wrap up their part in the month of August 2025,” the source concludes. Border 2 is on track for a Republic Day 2026 release.
Other Major Entertainment Headlines
Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan
The actor is currently preparing for the Apoorva Lakhia-directed Battle of Galwan, which is based on the untold story of the Galwan Valley Clash.
Independence Day Patriotic Theme
According to reports, the teaser is set to be released on August 15. A source told the portal, “Border 2 is a patriotic film and what better time than to bring its teaser out on August 15.”
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What to Expect Next Week
Upcoming Releases & Announcements
The Independence Day weekend promises multiple major announcements, with Border 2’s teaser leading the patriotic celebrations. The entertainment industry continues building momentum for the holiday season releases.
Industry Trends
This week highlighted the growing collaboration between Bollywood and regional filmmakers, with Salman Khan’s partnership with Mahesh Narayanan showcasing cross-industry synergy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Salman Khan’s upcoming collaboration with Mahesh Narayanan about?
A: Salman Khan is in advanced talks with Malayalam director Mahesh Narayanan for a period action-thriller set in the 1970s to 1990s. The actor has green-lit the idea and asked the filmmaker to complete the script by December 2025. This marks an exciting cross-regional collaboration between Bollywood’s biggest star and one of Malayalam cinema’s most acclaimed directors.
Q: When will Border 2’s teaser be released and what can fans expect?
A: Border 2’s announcement teaser will release on August 15, 2025 (Independence Day), after receiving a U/A 16+ certificate from CBFC. The 70-second teaser will feature Sunny Deol returning as Major Kuldip Singh and will be screened across multiplex chains alongside War 2. The film stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, with a Republic Day 2026 release date.
