Shah Rukh Khan, the king of Bollywood, is all set to surprise his fans with not one, but two special appearances in upcoming films. The superstar, who is currently busy with Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki, will also be seen in a cameo role in Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 and his daughter Suhana Khan’s debut film The Archies.
Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo in Salman Khan starrer Tiger 3
Shah Rukh Khan will be making a grand entry in Tiger 3, the third instalment of the blockbuster spy thriller franchise starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Shah Rukh Khan will reprise his role as Pathaan, the character he played in his recent hit film of the same name. He will have a 25 minutes-long cameo in Tiger 3 and will be involved in a high-octane action sequence with Salman Khan.
The report revealed that the scene featuring the two superstars was planned by producer Aditya Chopra and director Maneesh Sharma for over six months and involved three top action directors from across the world. The scene, which reportedly cost more than Rs 30 crore, will show Shah Rukh Khan saving Salman Khan from Pakistan’s jail and escaping on a motorcycle, Sholay-style. Tiger 3 is scheduled for release on November 12, 2023.
Shah Rukh to also do a cameo in Suhana Khan Starrer The Archies?
But that’s not all. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Shah Rukh Khan will make a special appearance in The Archies, a Netflix film adapted from an American comic book of the same name. The film, directed by Zoya Akhtar, stars Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, Vedang Raina, and Dot, among others, as a group of teenagers who form a band and navigate their lives. The film is slated to premiere on Netflix on December 7, 2023.
The report further stated that Shah Rukh Khan wanted to be part of the project in some way, as it marks Suhana’s entry into the industry. He has a special connection to the film and will be seen in a brief role. The details of his character and his scene are being kept under wraps to maintain the suspense for the viewers.
Shah Rukh Khan also took to his official Twitter account to share the trailer of The Archies and express his support and love for his daughter and the entire team. He wrote, “A contemporary subject with timeless characters #TheArchies… thrown into a world that is very fable-like. Zoya has created such an innocent and pristine quality to the film…maybe just like our world could be with a more responsible outlook towards the environment. All the best to the entire team involved with this sweet and meaningful fun film!”
With these two exciting projects, Shah Rukh Khan is surely going to delight his fans and make them eagerly wait for his next film, Dunki, which will hit the theaters on December 22, 2023. Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is a social comedy that revolves around the issue of immigration. The film also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.
