Atlee Asserts Reuniting With Shah Rukh Khan Only If He Devises A Project Superior To 'Jawan'
Following the triumph of Jawan , director Atlee has hinted at yet another partnership with Shah Rukh Khan . According to a report from The Times of India, during his address at the ABP Conclave, Atlee divulged his intentions for a potential project with Shah Rukh Khan, emphasizing that its realization hinges on his ability to craft a compelling script.
During the interview, when asked about the prospect of collaborating with Shah Rukh again, Atlee expressed his admiration for all of the actor's films and eagerly anticipated the opportunity to work together on another project. He remarked, “I love all his films, DDLJ, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, I can go on and on… For me, he is the face of Indian cinema to the world. So, it is a dream to work with Mr. Shah Rukh sir. Fortunately, I got to do that in my fifth film. God has been kind and I think I have justified that.”
He further praised Shah Rukh Khan's presence on set, referring to him as the 'best man' he has encountered in his life. "Of course, definitely I will crack a subject better than Jawan, and I will go to him for sure. I will narrate and I will go to him for sure. I will narrate it, if he likes definitely it will happen. I know he loves me a lot... he is something else. He is always an energy to go. He is the best man I have seen in my life. Thank you, Shah Rukh sir. I will come to you once I crack something greater than Jawan. I will definitely come to you," he remarked.
When Atlee discussed his collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan on Jawan
During an interview with Hindustan Times in 2023, Atlee reflected on his collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan, stating, “I learnt a lot from Khan sir, by being patient, getting everything right, taking the film to the next level. Shah Rukh sir has taught me to raise the bar. My next film will have even better energy and we'll make something bigger than Jawan.”
Jawan swiftly joined the elite ₹1000 crore club worldwide in just 18 days. Alongside Shah Rukh Khan, the film featured Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles, with cameo appearances by Sanjay Dutt and Deepika Padukone. Released on September 7, the film debuted in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
During the interview, when asked about the prospect of collaborating with Shah Rukh again, Atlee expressed his admiration for all of the actor's films and eagerly anticipated the opportunity to work together on another project. He remarked, “I love all his films, DDLJ, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, I can go on and on… For me, he is the face of Indian cinema to the world. So, it is a dream to work with Mr. Shah Rukh sir. Fortunately, I got to do that in my fifth film. God has been kind and I think I have justified that.”
He further praised Shah Rukh Khan's presence on set, referring to him as the 'best man' he has encountered in his life. "Of course, definitely I will crack a subject better than Jawan, and I will go to him for sure. I will narrate and I will go to him for sure. I will narrate it, if he likes definitely it will happen. I know he loves me a lot... he is something else. He is always an energy to go. He is the best man I have seen in my life. Thank you, Shah Rukh sir. I will come to you once I crack something greater than Jawan. I will definitely come to you," he remarked.
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When Atlee discussed his collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan on Jawan
During an interview with Hindustan Times in 2023, Atlee reflected on his collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan, stating, “I learnt a lot from Khan sir, by being patient, getting everything right, taking the film to the next level. Shah Rukh sir has taught me to raise the bar. My next film will have even better energy and we'll make something bigger than Jawan.”
Jawan swiftly joined the elite ₹1000 crore club worldwide in just 18 days. Alongside Shah Rukh Khan, the film featured Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles, with cameo appearances by Sanjay Dutt and Deepika Padukone. Released on September 7, the film debuted in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
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