There's no denying the fact that Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most popular and sought after stars in the Hindi film industry. The 'King of Romance' enjoys a strong fan following due to his striking screen presence, flawless dialogue delivery and impressive body of work. He has starred in quite a few legitimate blockbusters and proved that he is a force to be reckoned with.
According to a report carried by Filmfare, SRK is all set to play the lead role in the Yash Raj Films-backed Pathan, directed by Siddharth Anand. The biggie is likely to feature mass hero John Abraham as the antagonist and this has created a fair deal of buzz among fans. The Jism star had impressed one and all with his portrayal of a stylish thief in Dhoom and proved that he is a strong presence. A section of the audience feels that John's notable body of work makes him a suitable choice for Pathan.
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Siddharth became the talk of the town with the reasonably well-received Bang Bang, starring Hrithik Roshan. He also wielded the microphone for the 2019 biggie War, which emerged as a smash hit despite releasing alongside Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Fans feel that Pathan might help him add a new dimension to his career.
Coming back to SRK, he was last seen in the 2018 release Zero that failed to make an impact at the box office despite getting a wide release. The film, featuring Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif as the leading ladies, received mixed reviews from the target audience and faced stiff competition from the pan-India movie KGF. It remains to be seen whether Pathan helps 'King Khan' bounce back in style.
On the other hand, John is going through a busy phase of the work front. He was last seen in the box office dud Pagalpanti,directed by Anees Bazmee. He currently has the action-packed Satyamev Jayate 2 and the gangster drama Mumbai Saga in his kitty. He will also be seen in Attack, co-starring Rakul Preet and Jacqueline Fernandez.
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