Shah Rukh Khan all set for 'Pathaan 2' by end of 2024, Siddharth Anand not to direct the sequel because…

Shah Rukh Khan finally gave a blockbuster in the form of Pathaan in 2023. It was his first blockbuster in ten years. Another addition to Yash Raj Films’ alt universe, Pathaan is all set to have a sequel but it won’t be directed by Anand.

A report by Peeping Moon said, “Aditya Chopra is strategically choosing the directors for each YRF spy universe film and has never repeated directors for its sequel movies, as is evident from the Tiger and War sequels. The tradition continues with Pathaan 2 as well, with Siddharth Anand stepping aside for a new director to offer a fresh perspective to Shah Rukh’s swashbuckling spy character. While the director for the sequel hasn't been finalized, plans are underway to take the project on the floor by the end of this year.”

Rani Mukerji on Pathaan

During her recent appearance at FICCI Frames 2024, Rani Mukerji discussed how the viewing patterns of the audience have changed post-pandemic. She also revealed how all films of YRF headed by her husband Aditya Chopra failed at the box office until the arrival of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan, which was a game-changer for the production house.

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“Adi (Aditya Chopra) had these big films waiting to be released but pandemic happened and they were stalled. The films had to sustain the cost incurred in their making and filmmakers were under tremendous pressure to release them on OTT. I saw my husband calm and composed. He said, these movies we made for theatres for audiences to enjoy so I will release them in theatres. He was offered huge money on OTT but he took a brave call and decided to wait. When these films were released, all flopped! The way the audience watched content around the pandemic and and post that changed overnight,” said the Mardaani 2 actress.