Shah Rukh Khan made a monumental comeback in the history of Hindi cinema with Pathaan, which became an all-time blockbuster at the global box office, grossing over 1000 crores. As anticipation builds for the second installment, Pathaan 2, expectations are soaring. Amid the excitement, reports indicate that the sequel may feature the biggest casting coup in Indian cinema history.
The film is backed by YRF, the Spy Universe is one of the most significant cinematic universes in Indian film. Following a series of mega hits, this universe is poised to set the box office ablaze with its upcoming projects, particularly the Pathaan sequel, which is being meticulously crafted to ensure it becomes a historic success. While Shah Rukh Khan alone is enough to draw massive crowds, the makers are reportedly planning to enhance the cast significantly. Reports suggest that in addition to SRK and Deepika Padukone, discussions are underway to cast a major superstar from the South Indian film industry. If these talks succeed, it could lead to an unprecedented casting coup, though there is no official confirmation yet, so fans should take this information with a grain of caution.
If Pathaan 2 successfully includes a top South Indian superstar alongside Shah Rukh Khan, it could potentially shatter existing box office records. Currently, Aamir Khan holds the record for the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide with Dangal, which earned just over 2000 crores and has remained unbeaten since 2017.With positive word-of-mouth and mounting buzz, Pathaan 2 has the potential to surpass Dangal’s historic box office collection. Fans are hopeful that this major casting coup in Indian cinema will materialize.As for the direction of the sequel, it has yet to be finalized. Reports indicate that Siddharth Anand may not return for Pathaan 2, with Ayan Mukerji likely stepping in. Ayan is already directing War 2, another project within the Spy Universe.
