After successful collaborations with south Indian filmmakers like Mani Ratnam (Dil Se) and Atlee (Jawan), Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly in discussions with Pushpa director Sukumar for an exciting new project. Initially rumored to be a dark psychological thriller, fresh buzz now suggests that the film will instead be a rural political action drama.
A source told Mid-Day, “King Khan will play an anti-hero, but this will be a rural political action drama that promises to show him in a raw, rustic, and desi avatar. The film will blend his mass appeal with his global superstar image while also exploring social issues like caste and class oppression.”
However, fans may have to wait a while before this collaboration materializes, as both SRK and Sukumar have packed schedules. While Sukumar is currently working on RC 17 with Ram Charan, Pushpa 3: The Rampage, and another romantic drama with Ram, Shah Rukh is committed to King and Pathaan 2. Reports suggest that SRK has informed filmmakers eager to work with him that he won’t take on new projects for at least two years. King is set to begin a start-to-finish schedule in May.
Atlee Keen on Salman Khan for His Next
Meanwhile, director Atlee, who helmed SRK’s Jawan, is eyeing another major Bollywood collaboration. Rumors suggest that Allu Arjun is being considered for the lead in Atlee’s next mass-action entertainer. However, Atlee reportedly does not want to miss the chance to work with Salman Khan.
According to industry insiders, Atlee is keen to have Salman play a parallel lead alongside Allu Arjun. If things fall into place, Salman will portray the hero while Arjun takes on the role of the anti-hero.
With multiple high-profile collaborations in the works, Bollywood and South Indian cinema continue to blend their star power, promising massive projects for fans in the coming years.
