Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Shah Rukh Khan Could Be Iron Man in Maddock's Horror Comedy Universe: Director
Imagine a fun movie universe where scary movies are also funny.
A director named Aditya Sarpotdar thinks a big Bollywood star named Shah Rukh Khan would be perfect for this universe.
He said Shah Rukh Khan could be like Iron Man or Captain America.
This means he would be a super important hero, not a bad guy.
The director remembers Khan played villains before, but now he's so famous he should be the main hero.
He thinks Khan has even played superheroes in his own movies, and if he joined this funny horror universe, it would have to be a really big and exciting story.
This universe already has movies like 'Stree' and 'Bhediya', and the new movie 'Thamma' is part of it.
Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar suggested Shah Rukh Khan could be an 'Iron Man or Captain America' figure in the Maddock horror-comedy universe.
Sarpotdar believes Khan's superstar status means he should play a unifying, heroic role, not an ultimate villain.
He noted Khan's past success in superhero films like 'Ra.One'.
The Maddock horror-comedy universe began with 'Stree' in 2018 and includes films like 'Bhediya', 'Stree 2', 'Munjya', and the latest, 'Thamma'.
Shah Rukh Khan is currently working on his upcoming film 'King', expected in 2026.
- Who
- Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan
- What
- Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar suggested Shah Rukh Khan could play a superhero-like role, akin to Iron Man or Captain America, in Maddock Films' horror-comedy universe.
- When
- In a recent interview.
- Where
- Discussing Maddock Films' horror-comedy universe.
- Why
- Sarpotdar believes Khan's superstar status warrants a central, heroic role that brings people together, contrasting with villainous parts he has played before.
Potential Role for Shah Rukh Khan
Existing Roles and Universe
Character Archetype
Potential Role for Shah Rukh Khan
Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar suggests Shah Rukh Khan could be the 'Captain America or Iron Man' equivalent in the Maddock horror comedy universe, emphasizing his role as a superstar who brings people together rather than a villain.
Existing Roles and Universe
Sarpotdar acknowledges Khan's past successful villain roles but asserts that his current superstar status necessitates a heroic or unifying character, comparing him to Iron Man clicking his fingers at the end, a characteristic of a superstar.
Previous Superhero Efforts
Potential Role for Shah Rukh Khan
Sarpotdar believes Khan has successfully ventured into superhero roles with films like 'Ra.One', suggesting his involvement in the Maddock universe would require something 'crazier, bigger, more scaled up.'
Existing Roles and Universe
He contrasts this with Thanos, stating Khan should be the one making the decisive 'click' like Iron Man, reinforcing the idea of a central, heroic figure rather than an antagonist.
- Maddock Horror Comedy Universe Start Year
- 2018
- Films in the Universe
- Stree (2018), Bhediya (2022), Stree 2 (2024), Munjya (2024), Thamma (2024)
- Director of Thamma
- Aditya Sarpotdar
- Star Cast of Thamma
- Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Thamma's India Box Office Collection
- Rs 120.05 crore nett (as of October 21)
- Shah Rukh Khan's Upcoming Film
- King
- King's Expected Release Year
- 2026