Is The SRK-Salman Khan Showdown Off The Table? Tiger vs Pathaan Update Inside!

Tiger vs Pathaan, the much anticipated crossover film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, has reportedly been put on hold, but not entirely scrapped. While earlier this year Salman hinted the project was “not happening” for now, recent reports suggest that Yash Raj Films (YRF) is reworking the film’s creative direction rather than shelving it altogether.

According to a report by PeepingMoon.com, YRF boss Aditya Chopra is rethinking the future of the studio’s spy universe as it’s starting to feel too repetitive. A source quoted in the report revealed, “Aditya believes the Spy Universe films are veering toward repetition and need a revitalised approach to storytelling and presentation. So he is now reevaluating its roadmap and making significant changes to future plans.” 

The source added, “The aim is not to shelve existing marquee projects but to ensure upcoming films like Tiger vs Pathaan follow a new creative path. The idea is to avoid formula fatigue by infusing fresh direction and innovative storytelling styles.” While an official confirmation from YRF is awaited.

The YRF Spy Universe began with Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and expanded through Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), War (2019), and Pathaan (2023), which marked Shah Rukh Khan’s entry as RAW agent Pathaan. The universe has continued to grow, with Tiger 3, War 2 and the upcoming Alpha, featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Salman Khan was last seen in Sikandar, which released on Eid 2025, while Shah Rukh Khan will next appear in King.