Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara’s film helmed by Atlee titled Jawan? Here's what we know

Shah Rukh Khan’s collaboration with Atlee has created quite a buzz among fans, who have been anxiously waiting for updates regarding the same for quite a while. Reports had emerged that the title for the highly awaited film would be revealed soon within the next two weeks,and it seems that the wait has finally ended.

According to a report in Pinkvilla, the upcoming film is titled Jawan, and the makers were planning to officially announce the same via a short teaser soon. Nayanthara will be making her Bollywood debut with the film, which will reportedly see her essaying the role of an investigating officer. Sanya Malhotra will also play a pivotal role in the film. Khan is expected to portray a double role in the project.

A source told the portal that the film will see Khan star as a gangster, as well as the gangster’s father, the latter being a seasoned RAW officer. The actor will reportedly make use of prosthetics for the role. Last year, reports had emerged that the upcoming film would be titled Lion, following the emergence of a letter leaked from the production.

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According to a Bollywood Hungama report, Khan has also played a significant role in the film’s screenplay as well. The actor had reportedly suggested changes to the initial script, which were taken into account by Atlee.

Meanwhile, Khan is certainly keeping busy these days. The star returns to the big screen next year with Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan, which will see him share the screen with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. SRK is also busy working on Dunki, helmed by Rajkumar Hirani. The actor will also make a special appearance in Salman Khan’s Tiger 3.

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