Director change for Pathaan 2. Siddharth Anand Steps Away from Directing Pathaan 2: New developments have emerged regarding Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming projects, stirring excitement among fans. Following a string of successes last year, the superstar is set to star in 'King,' alongside his daughter Suhana Khan. Recent updates on 'Pathaan 2' have surfaced, bringing both good and bad news for fans.
'Pathaan' marked Shah Rukh Khan's return to Bollywood after the setback of 'Zero.' It made a smashing entry into cinemas, garnering worldwide box office collections of 1069.85 crores. This success streak continued with 'Jawan' and 'Dunki,' firmly re-establishing SRK as the biggest star in Indian cinema.
'Pathaan 2' is officially in the works! According to reports, Yash Raj Films (YRF) has begun pre-production on the sequel. Shah Rukh Khan will reprise his role as an RAW agent, joined by his leading lady, Deepika Padukone. Fans were anxious about her return, especially since she's expecting a child and will soon take maternity leave. However, it seems the filmmakers have resolved all concerns, and we can look forward to seeing Rubai in the sequel.
While this news has left fans ecstatic, there is also a touch of sadness. Siddharth Anand will be stepping away from the 'Pathaan' franchise as its director. This change aligns with YRF's approach of bringing fresh perspectives and ideas by changing directors for each new installment, as seen in the 'War' and 'Tiger' franchises. The new director for 'Pathaan 2' is yet to be finalized.
The report further indicates that Shah Rukh Khan and the 'Pathaan 2' team will commence filming by the end of this year. However, it remains unclear how and when Deepika Padukone will join the production.
Siddharth Anand to Direct 'Tiger vs. Pathaan': Despite stepping away from 'Pathaan 2,' Siddharth Anand remains a part of the YRF spy universe. He will be directing the highly anticipated 'Tiger vs. Pathaan,' featuring Shah Rukh Khan facing off against Salman Khan. The filming schedule for this project is yet to be decided, as the focus is currently on the sequel to Shah Rukh Khan's solo film.
More About the YRF Spy Universe: The YRF spy universe began with 'Ek Tha Tiger,' followed by the successful sequels 'Tiger Zinda Hai' and 'Tiger 3.' Hrithik Roshan joined the universe with 'War,' and Shah Rukh Khan is its latest addition.
Additionally, Alia Bhatt will lead her own franchise in a film directed by Shiv Rawail, with Sharvari joining her as a super agent. Rumors also suggest Bobby Deol will return as a formidable villain, following his impactful portrayal in 'Animal.'