Mumbai | January 12, 2026
The excitement around YRF’s mega-project ‘Tiger vs Pathaan’ continues to grow—not only because Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will clash on screen, but also due to a high-voltage showdown between Deepika Padukone (Rubai) and Katrina Kaif (Zoya). Sources within the YRF Spy Universe confirm that the film will feature the biggest female face-off ever attempted in the franchise.
💥 Rubai vs Zoya: The Biggest Female Combat Sequence Yet
According to insiders, the script includes a major turning point where ISI agent Zoya (Katrina) and Pakistani spy Rubai (Deepika) engage in a high-octane hand-to-hand combat sequence—their first on-screen fight together.
What triggers the clash?
Rumors suggest:
Misunderstandings involving their partners, Tiger and Pathaan, escalate into conflict
Both women defend their families, missions, and national loyalties
Their confrontation becomes a defining emotional and action-heavy moment of the film
This showdown is expected to be one of the most expensive female-led action sequences ever filmed in Indian cinema.
🥊 MMA + Martial Arts Training Planned for Both Actresses
Ahead of the March 2026 shoot, YRF is preparing:
Advanced MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) training
Hand-to-hand combat choreography
Specialized martial arts sessions in Mumbai and overseas
Katrina has previously impressed with her intense action performance in Tiger 3’s hammam scene. Deepika’s face-off with her will be more challenging, large-scale, and physically demanding.
⚡ Will Zoya and Rubai Team Up Later?
Industry chatter suggests a major twist in the second half of the film.
After their intense rivalry, Rubai and Zoya may:
Set aside their differences
Join forces against a shared global antagonist
Set up the narrative foundation for Alia Bhatt’s upcoming Spy Universe film ‘Alpha’
According to Bollywood Hungama, this joint sequence will be the costliest female-led action block in the Spy Universe so far.
🌍 International Shoot Locations Planned
To elevate the scale of the film, YRF is reportedly planning to shoot key scenes—especially the Rubai vs Zoya confrontation—in:
Spain
Dubai deserts
Select high-security international sets
The makers aim to deliver a visually stunning and globally appealing action experience.
