Shah Rukh Khan discussed the sequel to his latest film Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand. Siddharth also responded to questions about Pathaan 2 during a media interview. Siddharth expressed gratitude for the opportunity to direct Shah Rukh Khan.
Sidharth also spoke about how the controversy that Pathaan faced ahead of its release affected the film's team. He said that their 'last two months were a little stressful, to be honest, because of the whole environment'. The filmmaker added that everyone supported them. He also said that people came in huge numbers on the first day of the film's release to watch it.
Siddharth said, "Just like every filmmaker, I also had a wish list to once work with Shah Rukh Khan. I think you have to earn a Shah Rukh Khan film. I think it was my journey that I completed and that is when I got a gift to direct Shah Rukh Khan. Pathaan aayi hai, hit hui hai. Uske baad kya banayege (Pathaan has been released, and it has been a hit. What will we make after that?". While fans screamed Pathaan 2, Siddharth replied, "Insha allah (God willing)".
Shah Rukh said, "This is a big day for us, my family. We haven't experienced this happiness in a while. Whenever he (Siddharth Anand) wants me to do Pathaan 2, I'll do it. If they want to make a sequel, it'll be my honor to do it."
Pathaan is on a record-breaking run at the domestic and international box office. It has collected ₹542 crore gross worldwide in just five days. Helmed by Siddharth, Pathaan was released on January 25. It also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in the lead roles. Actor Salman Khan also has an extended cameo as Tiger in the film.
It is the fourth installment in the YRF Spy Universe and Shah Rukh's follow-up to Zero (2018). The film has made history by becoming the fastest film to reach the 200 crore club. It surpassed SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2 and Yash-starrer KGF 2. It grossed Rs 429 crore worldwide in four days, according to Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Sunday.
