Allu Arjun has been one of the most bankable and successful actors of his generation in the Telugu film industry. With his 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise, the actor graduated to pan-India popularity as well. It has been reported for some time that the actor has been looking to star in a Hindi film but waiting for the right project. Now, he may just end up making his Bollywood debut with none other than Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan.
Jawan incidentally also marks the Bollywod debut of Tamil superstars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, although the latter has worked in a Hindi web series (Farzi). It is also director Atlee’s first Hindi project. But if reports are to be believed, Allu Arjun has now been offered an ‘important’ role in the film as well. However, the actor has not accepted the offer so far.
A Peeping Moon report quoted a source as saying, “Allu has been offered a role that plays a very important part in the film’s storyline. The narration happened just yesterday, and although Allu Arjun hasn’t given his nod yet, Atlee is hopeful that he will do the film. The casting for this specific part has been quite difficult for the director, as it requires an A-list star who has never been seen with Shah Rukh on screen. Allu will give his final confirmation in a few days, and we are expecting and wishing it will be a yes from him.”
Jawan will be Shah Rukh Khan’s second release in 2023 following his mega successful comeback film Pathaan. The Siddharth Anand-directorial released on January 25 and has already grossed over Rs 900 crore worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. Given the pan-India appeal of Jawan and stars from across India, it is expected to follow in Pathaan’s footsteps.
