Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan Joining Forces

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are all set to come together for the next installment in YRF’s spy universe, Tiger Vs Pathaan. According to a report by Pinkvilla, the script for the film has been finalized and shooting is scheduled to begin around March next year. Shah Rukh was last seen as Pathaan in January, while Salman is currently preparing for the Diwali release of Tiger 3.

• The script for Tiger Vs Pathaan has been locked and shooting will start in March next year.
• Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are excited to be a part of this Siddharth Anand directorial.
• Tiger Vs Pathaan will bring a new dynamic to the spy genre with a face-off between two super spies, Tiger and Pathaan.

Tiger Vs Pathaan

A source quoted by Pinkvilla stated, “The script was narrated to Shah Rukh Khan and Salman separately in different meetings by Aditya Chopra and it has been an instant thumbs up for both the giants. Tiger Vs Pathaan will unleash a different dynamic of two super spies, Tiger and Pathaan, and both Salman and Shah Rukh are excited for a face-off in this Siddharth Anand directorial.”

Preparations for Tiger Vs Pathaan will begin in November this year, after the release of Tiger 3. The film will undergo a 5-month long preparation phase before going on floors in March 2024.

Directed by Siddharth Anand

Tiger Vs Pathaan will reportedly be directed by Siddharth Anand, known for his work in films like Pathaan and War. Currently, he is also working on another film, Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, which is set to release around Republic Day next year. The trade source mentioned, “Siddharth is getting a dream cast of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan coming together for their first full-fledged film since Karan Arjun and Siddharth will also be given all the support he needs to mount Tiger Vs Pathaan as the biggest film that India has ever produced.”

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan’s Films Before Tiger Vs Pathaan

Tiger 3 will bring back Salman and Katrina Kaif as ‘Tiger’ and Zoya, respectively. The film will follow the events of Tiger Zinda Hai, War, and Pathaan. It is expected to hit theaters around Diwali (November 10 tentatively).

Pathaan starred Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, and Deepika Padukone. Additionally, Shah Rukh and Deepika were also seen together in Jawaan, which is currently running successfully in theaters and has grossed over ₹700 crore at the worldwide box office. Shah Rukh is currently working on his next film, Dunki, to be released around Christmas.