Taapsee Pannu to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming social drama film: Source
Shah Rukh Khan who has completed 29 years in bollywood industry will soon make a comeback in big screen. The actor has resumed shooting for his much-awaited action thriller, Pathan, at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai.
Directed by Siddharth Anand this film will mark his return to the big screen after the 2018 film, Zero. While Pathan was initially gearing up for a January 2022 opening, the second wave of pandemic has put all the plans up in the air. According to reports, the film may get an Eid 2022 opening.
Srk would be shooting for Pathan in Mumbai for the next 18 days, and after this crew will go overseas in European countries like Russia for shooting. If the Covid-19 scenario is under control, Pathan could to be wrapped up by the month of August.
Reportedly SRK has bulked up for Pathan and is probably in the phase shape of his career with muscles and abs and hence, he wants to directly jump from one action film to the other. “He is looking to start Atlee’s next film after Pathan and continue in his action mode,” says the source.
According to sources Tamil actress Nayanthara can be the female lead of Atlee’s next film with Shah Rukh Khan. The actress has indeed been offered the film, however, is far off from reaching the stage of negotiation and paperwork. “It’s just an offer made to her at the moment,” the source assures.
Meanwhile another report suggests that Atlee’s film will go on the floors only once Shah Rukh wraps up director Rajkumar Hirani’s social drama. “The actress of Atlee’s film is not locked yet. Even supporting cast is not in place at the moment. Whereas, Taapsee Pannu is locked as the female lead of Raju’s film and she has kept her date diaries open from September to January. This is a major give away about Hirani’s film taking off around September, since Taapsee is known to complete her other films usually in a quick span of time in the range of 25 to 35 days. If she has kept 5 months vacant for the time being, it has to be for something big, and that’s collaboration with SRK – Rajkumar Hirani,” the source explains. The social comedy, set against the backdrop of Immigration, is written by Rajkumar Hirani along with Kanika Dhillon.
While Pathan will be Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback film in the first half of next year, the Atlee or Raju Hirani film will be looking at a Diwali or Christmas opening. “But it’s all tentative, as no one can plan a release schedule now. These are just conversations happening at the top level, and one can confirm the development as and when the film industry as a whole get’s back on its feet,” the source shares.
