While “Pathan” went on floors in November last year, the third installment of “Tiger” franchise is gearing up to start production next month.
Previously, Salman Khan also had a guest appearance in the 1998 blockbuster “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, in which Shah Rukh Khan was the leading man. The film marked Karan Johar’s directorial debut.
Shah Rukh Khan too has made special appearances in Salman Khan’s films, including “Tubelight” (2017) and “Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega” (2000).
Meanwhile, the yet-to-be-titled “Tiger 3” is the next chapter in the action-thriller franchise, also backed by YRF, will see Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif reprise their roles as spy agents Tiger and Zoya.
The film will also star Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, a source close to the film’s production told PTI earlier this week.
“Ek Tha Tiger” (2012), the first movie in the franchise, chronicled the story of an Indian spy code-named Tiger (Khan), who falls in love with a Pakistani spy (Kaif) during an investigation.
While “Ek Tha Tiger” was helmed by Kabir Khan, the second film, which released in 2017, was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.
Maneesh Sharma of “Fan” and “Band Baaja Baaraat” fame will be the directing the third installment of “Tiger”.
On the other hand, “Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali” is written and produced by filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala.
“Housefull 4” helmer Farhad Samjhi will be directing the film.