Will Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan also be in Alia Bhatt's spy film?
Aditya Chopra has big plans for this film. It is being said that Alia Bhatt's upcoming movie will be an out-and-out action film.
Alia Bhatt is set to lead the YRF Spy Universe's eighth film. This news broke recently, and according to Pinkvilla's report, the film will be an out-and-out action film. Aditya Chopra has ambitious plans for Alia, not just limited to one film, as he also has confidence in creating sequels for the movie. Yash Raj Films' spy universe is currently the country's biggest franchise, with 'Pathan' this year crossing the 1000 crore mark in earnings. 'Tiger 3' is also scheduled to release around Diwali.
After the news about Alia's film came out, questions arose regarding whether Shah Rukh and Salman would make cameos in it. Now, an update on this matter has emerged. According to a report from Bollywood Hungama, both Shah Rukh and Salman will not be seen in the first film revolving around Alia's character. The makers want to focus solely on Alia for this installment while preserving the appearances of Pathan and Tiger for future parts.
Close sources related to the film have revealed information about this project.
Alia will be portraying a gender-free spy character. Aditya Chopra aims to break the stereotypical image of a female hero, as traditionally, if the heroine is a superhero, she is often portrayed as sexy and glamorous. However, Alia's character will be a makeup-free superhero on a mission to save the world.
Alia's character is being described as gender-free, meaning her gender won't affect the story or portrayal. Typically, in action films, female characters are often used for sex appeal or to enhance glamour. James Bond movies serve as a prominent example of this. Aditya Chopra aims to break away from this image. Alia is a bankable star who can carry films on her own merit and has the potential to succeed at the box office. Yash Raj Films is also preparing a full-fledged film with her, with the trust that she will deliver a powerful performance.
According to media reports, the film is currently in the pre-production stage. Work is underway on the script and other initial aspects. The plan is to commence shooting in 2024. In addition, the shooting for 'War 2' is set to begin at the end of 2023. This time, besides Hrithik, new names like Junior NTR and Kiara Advani are also part of the cast. After that, in the early months of the following year, the makers are aiming to bring 'Tiger Verses Pathan' to the floor. It's worth mentioning that the YRF Spy Universe began with the movie 'Ek Tha Tiger' in 2012, followed by 'Tiger Zinda Hai,' 'War,' and 'Pathan.' Considering Alia's film, YRF is set to release four films within the next two years.
