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Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee Plan South-Focused Tamil Film
Shah Rukh Khan wants to make another movie for audiences in southern India.
He has asked Tamil director Atlee to work on the story.
They are expected to start after Atlee finishes Raaka.
The plan follows the success of Jawan.
Jawan helped Shah Rukh Khan reach more viewers in the South.
He is also connected to other large film projects.
One project with Mythri Movie Makers is expected to cost ₹300 crore.
Another film with Sukumar could cost between ₹800 crore and ₹1,000 crore.
Shah Rukh Khan has asked Tamil director Atlee to develop a film aimed mainly at the South Indian market.
The project is expected to begin after Atlee completes Raaka.
The collaboration follows Jawan, which was described as SRK’s gateway to the core South market.
SRK is also linked to a ₹300-crore venture with Mythri Movie Makers.
A separate project with Pushpa filmmaker Sukumar could carry an estimated ₹800 crore to ₹1,000 crore budget, while talks with Prashanth Neel are also advanced.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan and Tamil director Atlee are planning the project.
- What
- They are developing a Tamil film intended primarily for the South Indian market.
- Where
- The film is intended for the South Indian market, with Atlee representing the Tamil film industry.
- When
- Work is expected to begin after Atlee completes Raaka.
- Why
- Shah Rukh Khan is seeking to expand his reach in southern film markets and build on the success of Jawan.
Key facts
- Project partners
- Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee
- Target market
- Primarily the South Indian market
- Expected start
- After Atlee completes Raaka
- Earlier South-focused success
- Jawan
- Mythri Movie Makers venture
- Reportedly budgeted at ₹300 crore
- Sukumar project
- Reportedly budgeted at ₹800 crore to ₹1,000 crore
- Other discussions
- Advanced talks with Prashanth Neel are reported
Sources
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