Pathaan 2 script locked! Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone to commence shooting in...

The hype around Hrithik Roshan's upcoming film War, under YRF Spy Universe, has remained significant since its announcement. The inclusion of Jr NTR and his possible faceoff with Kabir have thrilled the fans. While War 2's release date is inching closer, some exciting reports related to the Spy Universe have surfaced. Amid John Abraham's major hint on the Pathaan prequel, recent reports claim that the Pathaan 2 script has been finally locked and Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will be commencing shooting.

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Pathaan 2 Shooting To Commence In...

2023's Pathaan marked Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham's entry into the YRF Spy Universe. While SRK played the role of RAW agent Pathaan, Deepika played ISI agent Dr Rubina Mohsin. While SRK and Deepika's performance was well received, fans showered love on the antagonist John Abraham's Jim, a former RAW agent.

Last year, reports were abuzz that SRK and Deepika will return for the sequel, but Siddharth Anand will not be directing it. While fans eagerly await the updates on Pathaan, the latest report suggests that Aditya Chopra has locked the Pathaan 2 script. Moreover, the report also suggests that the shooting will commence in the first quarter of 2026.

According to the latest report by Peeping Moon, the writing phase of Pathaan 2 is complete. Filmmaker Aditya Chopra has locked the script and plans to take it into production early next year.

The portal quoted a close source as saying, "Aditya has been working on the script for ‘Pathaan 2’ since mid-2023. The sequel is designed not only to carry forward Pathaan’s story but also to lay the groundwork for larger conflicts in upcoming instalments of YRF’s Spy Universe."

Further, the source added that it was due to the extensive planning and intricate storytelling that the scripting process took so long. Aditya, along with Sridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala, has crafted an exhilarating, high-stakes script that promises to surpass the first instalment in both scale and intensity."

The source also revealed that Aditya consulted SRK on the script, and the actor was impressed and enthusiastic about the story development of the sequel.

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Notably, as Siddharth Anand will not be directing Pathaan 2, Aditya is on the hunt for a director who shares a similar creative vision and turns the filmmaker's concept into a compelling narrative.

However, fans need to wait for an official confirmation from the makers.