After Salman Khan, Sooraj Barjatya finds his new Prem in THIS actor

Sooraj Barjatya has made the character of Prem one ofthe most loved ones in Bollywood. Salman Khan is the epitome of the sweet, emotional and family-oriented Prem in Bollywood. But now it seems like Sooraj Barjatya has found his new Prem. In his career, he has made blockbusters like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Hum Saath Saath Hai, Vivah, Prem Ratan DhanPayo and Uunchai.

It seems Sooraj Barjatya has found his new Prem in Ayushmann Khurrana. The script is supposed to a romantic movie with strong family dynamics and backdrop. The film needed a hero who was much younger than Salman Khan. As perPinkvilla, Sooraj Barjatya felt that Ayushmann Khurrana was the perfect choice to be new Prem on screen. Sources said, “The duo has gelled well, and Ayushmann loved the world that Sooraj Barjatya is looking to create with his next. Soorajji on the other hand feels that Ayushmann has the innocence and charm in him to play Prem.”

In his career, Ayushmann Khurrana has done many films like Bareilly Ki Barfi!, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bala that were rooted in theIndian middle class. Sooraj Barjatya’s movies too resonate with the same ethos and social milieu. The movie will go on floors from summer 2025.

It seems Ayushmann Khurrana and Sooraj Barjatya have bonded well. The banner is looking for a top actress to be a part of the cast. Sooraj Barjatya’s movies have a huge ensemble and once his hero-heroine is in place, he will find the supporting cast. The source further said, “Much like all previous films, this one too will be a star-cast heavy film, though led by Ayushmann Khurrana and the female protagonist.”

Sooraj Barjatya and Ayushmann Khurrana’s pure love story will release in 2026. Many are wondering if Ayushmann Khurrana will be accepted as Prem given that it is synonymous with Salman Khan. The young actor will bring a new fresh Prem to the small screen.