Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone to return in ‘Pathaan 2,’ Siddharth Anand to NOT direct it: reports | Hindi Movie News

The excitement is brewing as Aditya Chopra gears up to expand the YRF Spy Universe with a sequel to the blockbuster hit ‘Pathaan.’ Shah Rukh Khan is set to reprise his role as the suave RAW agent alongside Deepika Padukone, leading a fresh team of agents in the fight against terrorism. However, there’s a twist in the tale as Siddharth Anand will not be directing the sequel.

According to PeepingMoon, it’s revealed that Aditya Chopra is passing on the directorial baton to another filmmaker to bring a new perspective to Pathaan’s story.

This move aims to infuse freshness into the franchise while maintaining its legacy of delivering gripping espionage dramas. Although the director for ‘Pathan 2‘ hasn’t been finalized yet, plans are in motion to kickstart the project by the end of the year.While Siddharth Anand steps aside from ‘Pathaan 2,’ his partnership with Yash Raj Films remains intact. He is entrusted with helming the ambitious project ‘Tiger vs. Pathaan,’ which promises a monumental face-off between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. This epic showdown is anticipated to follow the events of ‘Pathaan 2,’ setting the stage for a cinematic clash of titans.

Additionally, Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand are collaborating on another action thriller titled ‘King,’ which also marks the theatrical debut of SRK’s daughter, Suhana Khan. The film, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, is set to commence filming next month in Mumbai.

‘Pathaan 2’ will mark the eighth installment in the YRF Spy Universe, a franchise that has garnered immense success with films like ‘Ek Tha Tiger,’ ‘War,’ and ‘Tiger Zinda Hai.’ With each installment promising adrenaline-pumping action and captivating storytelling, fans can expect ‘Pathaan 2’ to deliver another thrilling chapter in the RAW agent’s journey.
As the YRF Spy Universe continues to expand, audiences can look forward to more high-octane espionage thrillers featuring top Bollywood stars, including Hrithik Roshan, Alia Bhatt, and Bobby Deol, in upcoming projects slated to hit the floors soon.