Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will reportedly return for Pathaan 2, with Aditya Chopra locking the script. According to reports, the film is set to begin shooting in the first quarter of 2026, but Siddharth Anand will not direct the sequel.
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone set to return for Pathaan 2, script locked
Aditya Chopra has reportedly locked the script for Pathaan 2, with plans to begin production in early 2026. According to Peeping Moon, “Aditya has been working on the script for Pathaan 2 since mid-2023. The sequel is designed not only to carry forward Pathaan’s story but also to lay the groundwork for larger conflicts in upcoming installments of YRF’s Spy Universe. It was due to the extensive planning and intricate storytelling that the scripting process took so long. Aditya, along with Sridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala, has crafted an exhilarating, high-stakes script that promises to surpass the first installment in both scale and intensity. Aditya consulted SRK on the script, and he was thoroughly impressed and enthusiastic about the direction of the sequel.”
The search for a director for Pathaan 2 is still underway, as Siddharth Anand will not return for the sequel. Aditya Chopra is looking for a fresh perspective to helm Shah Rukh Khan’s next spy mission. Preparations for the film will begin in late 2025, with SRK set to start shooting after wrapping up King, his upcoming film with Suhana Khan, directed by Siddharth Anand. King is targeting a 2026 release.
Pathaan 2 will be the eighth film in YRF’s Spy Universe, following Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, and the upcoming War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. After War 2, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha will hit theatres.
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