Shah Rukh Khan is setting the stage for his franchise’s next big outing. While he is currently busy wrapping up ‘King’, the actor is expected to revisit one of his biggest hits as initial work is underway for a sequel. According to reports, ‘Jawan 2’ is now past the concept stage, with the script locked after several months of development.
Shah Rukh Khan to start ‘Jawan 2’ after ‘King’ as script locked
According to India Today, a script and an idea for ‘Jawan 2’ were in the works for a while. The script was finished a few weeks ago. SRK will start working on the film after the completion of ‘King’. The team wants to lock down a Southern A-lister as a villain.
She is likely to team up with Shah Rukh Khan Atlee For ‘Jawan 2’
The sequel is expected to release next year, once again reuniting Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee, when ‘Jawan’ emerged as a record hit in the markets. Khan is looking to expand the universe of the film, which resonated with audiences for its scale and mass appeal. However, a formal announcement has yet to be made.
Shah Rukh Khan’s hit ‘Jawan’
‘Jawan’, which released in 2023, was a huge box office hit, grossing over 1.1 billion worldwide and making it among the top Indian films. The film had an ensemble cast led by Nayanthara Vijay SethupathiIn a special appearance with Deepika Padukone along with Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani and others.
Atlee is gearing up for her next before ‘Jawan 2’
At the same time, Atlee has been busy consolidating his position as an Indian filmmaker. After the success of Jawan, he has been developing several projects under his banner, largely focusing on large-scale entertainers. He is currently shooting for ‘Raaka’, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone.