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Salman Khan Backs Sonakshi Sinha’s 'Nikita Roy' Ahead of July 18 Debut

The Dabangg star posted on Instagram and X to praise his co-star after strategic date shifts aimed at securing prime summer screens.

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Sonakshi Devi Bani Nikita Roy: Salman Khan Gives Shoutout To Dabangg Co-Star, Says 'Looking Forward To This'

Overview

  • On July 17, Salman Khan shared the film’s poster on Instagram and X, dubbing Sonakshi “Sonakshi Devi” and urging fans to catch the thriller when it opens July 18.
  • Nikita Roy marks director Kussh S Sinha’s debut and features Sonakshi as an investigator unmasking occult frauds alongside Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal and Suhail Nayyar.
  • Producers moved the release twice—from May 30 to June 27 and then to July 18—to avoid box office competition and maximize screen availability.
  • A star-studded special screening and targeted celebrity endorsements have driven pre-release excitement for the supernatural mystery.
  • The project unites siblings Sonakshi and Kussh S Sinha on screen and behind the camera, supported by Pavan Kripalani’s script and strong early trailer reactions.