Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra Gear Up for ‘Pathaan 2’

In exciting news for fans of espionage thrillers, Shah Rukh Khan is set to return as the charismatic Pathaan in the much-anticipated sequel, ‘Pathaan 2.’ The film, produced by Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Studios, has reportedly locked in a script, with production slated to commence by the end of 2024.

This announcement follows the resounding success of ‘Pathaan,’ which marked Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback to the big screen. Released in January 2023, ‘Pathaan’ emerged as a blockbuster, breaking the ₹1000 crore milestone at the box office. The film, set in the YRF Spy Universe, showcased Shah Rukh Khan in the role of a R&AW agent leading a JOCR division to combat terrorism.

The success of ‘Pathaan’ prompted Aditya Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan to expand the narrative into a standalone franchise within the Spy Universe. ‘Pathaan 2’ is envisioned as the eighth film in this thrilling universe, joining the ranks of ‘Ek Tha Tiger,’ ‘Tiger Zinda Hai,’ ‘War,’ ‘Tiger 3,’ ‘War 2,’ and ‘Tiger Vs Pathaan.’

A source revealed to Pinkvilla, “Pathaan 2 will predate Tiger vs Pathaan and will set up the clash of two cinematic legends on the big screen. Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan is definitely a character that has resonated with the audiences, and there is a constant on-ground demand from the audience to see more of SRK in the spy avatar.”

The narrative of ‘Pathaan 2’ is strategically crafted to set the stage for larger conflicts within the YRF Spy Universe, adding depth and intrigue to the overarching storyline. The film is positioned as a tentpole spy thriller that will not only captivate audiences but also lay the foundation for significant confrontations in future releases.

While Shah Rukh Khan has not officially announced his next project, ‘Pathaan 2’ promises to be a cinematic adventure that builds on the success of its predecessor. As production gears up to commence at the end of 2024, fans can anticipate another high-octane, action-packed chapter in the YRF Spy Universe, further solidifying Shah Rukh Khan’s legacy as the iconic Pathaan. Stay tuned for more updates as this thrilling journey unfolds.