Pathaan 2 Confirmed In Dubai: Shah Rukh Khan’s Spy Universe Return Officially Announced.
Pathaan 2 is certain to be among the most eagerly awaited cinematic events of the coming years.
Shah Rukh Khan fans have a huge reason to celebrate now as the superstar's much-awaited sequel, Pathaan 2, is now officially confirmed — and the confirmation came in the most unexpected way. During one high-profile real estate event in Dubai, SRK himself was there when the big reveal was made, sending the internet into a frenzy within minutes.
The event, held to launch a luxury tower after Shah Rukh Khan's name, turned into an entertainment headline in no time. As the developer took the centre stage, he stunned everyone with the drop of the news that Pathaan 2 was on the cards. A video from the very moment has gone viral across social media, where fan pages are repeatedly sharing and celebrating this monumental announcement.
In the video, the developer is heard saying, “Koi blockbuster movie hoti hai toh uska ek sequel hota hai, am I right? Like ‘Pathaan’. ‘Pathaan 2’ aa rahi hai. Toh koi movie aap dekho, toh uska sequel hoga.” His words immediately confirmed what fans had been expecting for months now. SRK, who was standing next to him, smiled as the audience cheered, and it was a special moment for those watching it live.
Pathaan, which came out last year, marked Shah Rukh Khan's grand return to cinema after being away from leading roles for almost five years. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the action-thriller was the fourth film in the YRF Spy Universe and broke many box office records around the world. In no time, SRK as the RAW agent Pathaan became an instant fan favourite, bringing back the craze for high-octane spy-action films. The huge success of the film obviously brought conjecture about a sequel, but there had been no official word on it so far.
Excitement has reached an all-time high with this particular, rather impromptu, public confirmation, and fans have been waiting with bated breath for an official confirmation video or poster from Yash Raj Films. With details regarding the cast, director, and shooting schedule yet to be disclosed, expectations are already running high. There is a strong wish list to see Deepika Padukone and John Abraham’s characters in some sort of continuity, as well as a crossover featuring Tiger, played by Salman Khan, or Kabir, played by Hrithik Roshan, featuring in the Spy Universe. This announcement not only hints at Shah Rukh Khan’s continued reign over the action genre but has actually solidified the Spy Universe as one of Bollywood’s most ambitious projects. With SRK's charisma, high-scale action combined, and blockbuster vision from YRF, Pathaan 2 is certain to be among the most eagerly awaited cinematic events of the coming years.
This article is authored by Sakshi, an intern from Deccan Chronicle.