Shah Rukh Khan confirms Pathaan 2 at Dubai event

Dubai: Shah Rukh Khan to reprise as super-spy Pathaan in the movie's sequel. The actor confirmed the news at a public event in Dubai. The revelation comes after the fans of the film speculated about the future of the franchise. 

King Khan confirmed the making of Pathaan 2 at a real estate launch in Dubai, where a tower named after him was revealed. Speaking alongside the actor, the developer stated, "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." A video of the event is making rounds on social media. 

The confirmation of Pathaan 2 got fans excited on social media. One wrote, "ALL TIME GROSSER & the HIGHEST GROSSER from the Spy Universe to get a SEQUEL. #Pathaan2 likely to start next year after the release of Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’." Another person commented, "And after the tsunami created by #Dhurandhar, expectations from every spy film are now SKY HIGH — Pathaan 2 is walking into MASSIVE hype already!" A third individual stated, "Alpha mein post-credit scene SRK diya toh samajh lena ki Pathaan 2 confirm hai!"

During the event, Shah Rukh Khan reflected on his personal and professional achievements. "I have a bronze DDLJ statue in London, I’ve won a National Award, and now there’s a building in Dubai named after me. I’ve become someone my parents can look down on proudly from heaven. It’s a life-changing moment for me," said the actor. 

Sources state that Pathaan 2 will mostly be filmed in Chile. "There are concrete conversations of Pathaan 2 by Yash Raj Films and Lakadbaggha 3 being shot in Chile next year. I hope we help His Excellency’s vision of bringing the beauty of Chile to the world through our cinema," said Filmmaker-actor Anshuman Jha.