Filmfare has learnt that Bhagyashree Borse will star opposite Aditya Roy Kapur in Milap Zaveri’s next, marking her big Bollywood break after a string of scene-stealing South ventures.

The untitled T-Series production, backed by Bhushan Kumar, was announced last month as an “intense, violent and musical love story”, the kind of high-pitch romantic drama Zaveri has built a career mounting. Aditya Roy Kapur, fresh off Metro… In Dino and reuniting with producer Bhushan Kumar for the fifth time after Aashiqui 2, Malang and Ludo, plays a role the makers believe is layered and emotionally complex. Sources tell us Borse has now been locked to play the lead opposite him, with the film expected to go on floors later this year ahead of a 2027 release.

For Borse, the casting is a significant coup. The actress has spent the last two years building a formidable South resume, from her Telugu lead debut in Mr. Bachchan opposite Ravi Teja, to the pan-Indian Kingdom with Vijay Deverakonda, to a widely praised turn in Kaantha alongside Dulquer Salmaan. Her Hindi credits so far have been limited to a supporting role in Yaariyan 2 and a brief appearance in Chandu Champion. Headlining a T-Series tentpole with an actor of Kapur’s stature changes that trajectory considerably.

It also fits a pattern Bollywood has leaned into this year, with producers reaching South of the Vindhyas for their leading ladies, banking on faces who’ve already proven their box office pull elsewhere. Borse, with her fluency across languages and a résumé that spans commercial masala and prestige drama alike, was reportedly high on Zaveri’s wishlist once the search for a heroine began.

An official announcement from the makers is expected in the coming weeks. Until then, consider this your first confirmation that Bollywood’s newest musical romance has found its heroine, and she’s arriving with a South superstar’s CV already in hand.

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Filmfare has learnt that Salman Khan’s upcoming action entertainer with producer Dil Raju has been titled Monster, and the superstar is currently in overdrive on set, having taken on a larger share of his own stunt work after his body double suffered a heart attack.

The untitled Vamshi Paidipally directorial, presented by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations and co-produced by Shirish, Kuldeep Rathore and Rafi Kazi, was announced earlier this year as Salman’s first collaboration with the Telugu producer, with Nayanthara headlining opposite him. The film is being mounted as a pan-India action spectacle across Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, and is eyeing a big Eid 2027 release. Sources close to the production now confirm the makers have locked Monster as the title, with an official reveal expected soon.

What’s kept the unit on its toes, though, is a health scare within the action team. Sources tell us Salman’s body double suffered a heart attack recently, throwing a wrench into the shoot’s carefully planned stunt schedule. With a key member of his action support sidelined, Salman has reportedly stepped in to perform a larger chunk of the sequences himself, a decision insiders say is entirely in character for an actor known for insisting on doing his own stunts wherever possible.

“Salman is completely hands-on right now. He doesn’t want the schedule to lose momentum,” a source close to the sets tells us. The actor, who has a history of pushing through packed shooting calendars, is said to be splitting his energies between Monster and preparations for his other big-ticket commitments, making this one of his busiest work stretches in recent years.

Given the scale of the action being attempted, the makers are understood to be tightening safety protocols on set while the search for additional stunt support is underway. More updates on Monster, including its official launch and first-look, are expected in the coming weeks.

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Ayushmann Khurrana, UNICEF India’s National Ambassador, has highlighted the safety and education challenges faced by children in rural Maharashtra. During a visit to a village in Jalna district, he received letters from local girls detailing how poor road conditions are making it difficult to attend school and contributing to dropouts, particularly among female students.

Speaking to media, Ayushmann Khurrana revealed that during his visit to a village in Jalna district as part of a UNICEF-supported programme, a young girl handed him a letter highlighting the poor condition of the roads leading to her school. He explained that unsafe roads often make it difficult for children, particularly girls, to continue their education and can eventually lead to school dropouts. The actor added that the letters were personally submitted to the District Collector, and he hopes the concerns will be addressed soon.

“When young children become aware and express their views through education, it makes us feel that our country is moving forward,” said Ayushmann.

He further emphasised the need for greater awareness and action towards the future generation, saying, “The message to society is that we must be more conscious of our efforts regarding future generations. Seventy per cent of India lives in villages, and if our villages do not flourish, how can our country progress? And if children are suffering in the primary sector or in villages, then I think our country is suffering too. That is why this is a drastic step.”

Ayushmann said that while he had participated in several UNICEF campaigns across Delhi, Mumbai and the Women’s World Cup, this was his first rural field visit. Calling it an eye-opening experience, he said the visit offered him a firsthand look at grassroots work.

The actor added that Maharashtra holds a special place in his heart, making his visit to Jalna even more meaningful.

On the work front, Ayushmann Khurrana will next headline Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming film, titled Yeh Prem Mol Liya.

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