Multiple rumors and speculations have been going around for months regarding Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt’s participation in the highly anticipated YRF Spy Universe. Well, the wait surrounding the secret is now over! Yash Raj Films’ CEO Akshaye Widhani has officially confirmed that Bhatt will indeed headline a spy universe film!
YRF CEO confirms Alia Bhatt’s involvement in Spy Universe
Sharing the excitement, Akshaye said, “We are incredibly thrilled and excited about adding this IP to our studio’s portfolio.” Widhwani further revealed that the YRF takes a lot of pride in this spy universe and thus, there are going to be more and more movies based on this action-packed idea.
Alia Bhatt will be sharing the screen space with Sharvari Wagh in this upcoming yet-to-be-titled action-packed entertainer. The duo will co-star as super-agents. The filming is scheduled to begin later this year.
The YRF Spy Universe began with Salman Khan’s blockbuster hit ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, which was succeeded by ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, and ‘War’ featuring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. The universe expanded further with Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer Pathaan, followed by ‘Tiger 3’ featuring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. The upcoming movie in the franchise is ‘War 2’. This film will be directed by Ayan Mukerji and feature superstars Hrithik Roshun, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani.