Salman Khan and Karan Johar’s much-anticipated collaboration, ‘The Bull,’ seems to have hit a roadblock due to financial negotiations, causing a significant delay in the film’s production schedule. Initially announced amid much fanfare during the promotions of ‘Tiger 3,’ the project has been shrouded in uncertainty in recent months, leaving fans eagerly awaiting updates. the superstar even graced the mahurat ceremony of the film held in Mumbai back in December, generating further excitement among fans.
The project gained attention when Salman Khan himself confirmed his involvement in ‘The Bull’ during the promotional activities for ‘Tiger 3.’ According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the primary reason behind the delay in the commencement of ‘The Bull’ lies in the ongoing negotiations between Salman Khan and Karan Johar regarding the film’s financial aspects. Sources suggest that the two prominent figures in Bollywood are still ironing out the financial details, leading to a significant delay in the film’s shooting schedule. ‘The Bull’ is reported to be a high-budget production, with Karan Johar aiming to secure Salman Khan’s involvement through a back-end deal. However, a superstar is said to be pushing for upfront compensation, which has resulted in a deadlock in negotiations between the two parties. As a result, Karan Johar is facing challenges in finding the project financially feasible to proceed with production.
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Having analyzed the financial implications of the project, Karan Johar has decided to seek additional time from Salman Khan to revisit and restructure the financial arrangement for ‘The Bull.’