The much-hyped spy film War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, directed by Ayan Mukerji, emerged as a big flop in the YRF Spy Universe. With War 2, the franchise received heavy criticism, and YRF’s plans to take it to the next level took a severe hit.
The next film in the franchise is Alpha, headlined by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh. The movie is scheduled for Christmas release this year and also stars Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. Because of War 2’s debacle, YRF’s head, Aditya Chopra, is said to have turned to Shah Rukh Khan for help in re-establishing the franchise, according to a recent report in Bollywood Hungama.
SRK’s Pathaan is the highest-grossing film of the YRF Spy Universe, and the Pathaan character has a mammoth following. Hence, Aditya Chopra is said to have requested SRK for a cameo in Alpha. The producer reportedly designed an impactful cameo, but Shah Rukh Khan is currently occupied with the shoot of his upcoming film King.
Will Shah Rukh Khan reschedule his dates and make a cameo appearance in Alpha? That remains to be seen. Shiv Ravail is the director of this female-led spy action thriller.