Salman Khan is unlikely to appear in YRF’s upcoming spy movies, Pathaan 2 and War 2.. The actor, who set up the universe with Ek Tha Tiger, has showed up in the spy world four times. These include his three standalone movies – Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai and Tiger 3 – and Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. Whereas it was anticipated that Tiger would re-appear in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan 2 and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2, a new report has presently claimed that Tiger will only show up in critical junctures of the spy universe.
A source told Bollywood Hungama that Aditya Chopra doesn’t want to over dilute Salman’s presence within the universe by his repeating appearances and needs to only bring him for high-impact minutes. “Of the 5 movies made within the Spy Universe to date, four have featured Tiger. The Team at YRF feels that there’s sufficient of Tiger and he ought to mark a return to the universe at the foremost vital juncture now. Having irregular cameos in movies will weaken the power of Tiger as a standalone character. He has discussed the bigger plans for Tiger with Salman Khan and indeed he is on the same page,” a source claimed.
“Salman is additionally tired of doing cameos and is presently wanting to do something substantial. Aditya Chopa doesn’t want the cameos inside the universe to be gimmicks and thus he will be carefully plotting the criss-crossing of all key characters in the timeline ahead. Watch out for the return of Tiger within the most unforeseen manner going forward,” the insider included.
Reports suggest that Pathaan 2 and War 2 are currently in production. Ayan Mukerji is rumored to be directing War 2, which is expected to be greater magnitude in scale this time.. The makers have roped in Jr NTR to play the villain whereas Kiara Advani is said to be playing the female lead. The film is allegedly as of now within the filming stage. In the mean time, Shah Rukh is allegedly returning as Pathaan in Pathaan 2. The performing artist is said to begin shooting for the sequel afterward this year.
