Aamir Khan confirms superhero film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Details

Aamir Khan is set to work with Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj for his next superhero film. The actor confirmed the development and the film will go on the floors somewhere in the second half of 2026.

In Short

• Aamir Khan has teamed up with Lokesh Kanagaraj for a superhero film
• The actor confirmed that the film will go on the floor in late 2026
• Khan refrained to share more information on the film

Aamir Khan recently teamed up with Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a superhero film. The actor confirmed the development during a recent interview amid the promotion of his upcoming film, ‘Sitare Zameen Par’.

The actor confirmed the news during a recent media interaction and said, “Lokesh and I are doing a film together. It’s a superhero film, a big-scale action outing.” Aamir went on to mention that he has already signed the movie, and it will go on the floors somewhere in the second half of 2026. “The film will begin in the second half of 2026. We have both signed it. I cannot reveal anything further,” he added.

Before diving into the superhero project, both Aamir Khan and Lokesh Kanagaraj will complete their current commitments. While the filmmaker is set to begin work on ‘Kaithi 2’ with Karthi after the release of his upcoming film ‘Coolie’, Aamir will focus on completing the ‘Dadasaheb Phalke’ biopic, directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

Meanwhile, Aamir will also make a special appearance in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Coolie’, which has already been shot. The film starring Rajinikanth will release in theatres on August 14.