Aditya Chopra delays Tiger vs Pathan’ shoot, striving for script excellence in the Salman-Shah Rukh spy thriller, now set for a 2026 release. All you need to know.
Aditya Chopra, the producer of Salman Khan’s Tiger 3, has decided to delay the shoot of the highly anticipated spy thriller ‘Tiger vs Pathan’ starring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Despite the success of Tiger 3 at the box office, Chopra aims to enhance the script further, extending the shoot commencement to March 2024. The decision reflects his commitment to delivering superior content and capturing the essence of the on-screen clash between Salman and Shah Rukh in the spy universe.
Why ‘Tiger vs Pathan’ is getting Delayed
As per report by Bollywood Hungama, Aditya Chopra plans to invest time in refining the script to present Tiger in the best possible light, recognizing the high expectations surrounding Tiger vs Pathan’. The film is expected to explore the intense confrontation between Salman and Shah Rukh’s characters, and Chopra wants to ensure it surpasses the audience’s expectations.
Recent discussions with Shah Rukh Khan indicate his collaboration with Aditya Chopra to enhance the writing of ‘Tiger vs Pathan’.
The movie is now scheduled for a 2025 floor start and a potential release in 2026. The delay emphasizes the commitment to delivering a high-quality film that lives up to the legacy of the Yash Raj Films’ spy universe.
Both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan remain dedicated to their respective projects, with Salman already allocating dates for a Karan Johar film in February 2024.
