Sivakarthikeyan visiting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office in Mumbai sparks rumours of a pan-India debut

Sivakarthikeyan visits Sanjay Leela Bhansali office

Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan, who has been riding high on the success of his recent films Maaveeran, Amara, and Madharaasi, has set the internet abuzz after being spotted outside filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office in Mumbai.

In a viral video clip, Sivakarthikeyan is seen exiting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Mumbai office, sparking curiosity among fans and film circles. While neither SLB nor Sivakarthikeyan has issued an official statement, the very idea of a potential collaboration between the Tamil cinema sensation and the visionary director behind Padmaavat, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and Heeramandi has sent fans into a frenzy.

Given SLB’s penchant for grand narratives and Sivakarthikeyan’s ability to balance mass appeal with emotional depth, the prospect of a pan-India project featuring the two is already being touted as one of the biggest potential collaborations. Social media has been flooded with fan theories, with many suggesting that the filmmaker might be considering Sivakarthikeyan for a historical or period drama, a genre the director has mastered.

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Sivakarthikeyan’s appearance at SLB's office also comes at a time when the actor’s career is witnessing an impressive upward trajectory. After Maaveeran’s critical acclaim, Amaran’s commercial success, and Madharaasi’s strong box office, the actor has solidified his place among the most bankable stars in South Indian cinema.

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On the work front, Sivakarthikeyan is gearing up for his next big release Parasakthi, a political period drama featuring Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela. Directed by Muthaiya, the film is slated to hit screens during Pongal 2026.