Mumbai | January 12, 2026
Yash Raj Films’ biggest Spy Universe project, ‘Tiger vs Pathaan,’ continues to generate massive hype as new details about the film’s scale, action design, and production timeline emerge. According to industry sources, the Shah Rukh Khan–Salman Khan starrer is gearing up for one of the most expensive action sequences in Indian cinema, featuring a high-tech ₹40-crore jailbreak scene.
🔥 ₹40-Crore Jailbreak Sequence Being Built in Mumbai
Insiders reveal that YRF is constructing a massive, futuristic “international high-tech prison set” in Mumbai for the blockbuster jailbreak scene.
The sequence will reportedly showcase:
A mind-bending face-off between Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Salman Khan’s Tiger
Large-scale stunt choreography
Extensive wirework and VFX
International action teams assisting the shoot
This will likely be the costliest single action scene ever filmed for an Indian movie.
🎥 Principal Shoot Begins March 2026
The film’s main shooting schedule is expected to begin in the first week of March 2026, under the direction of Siddharth Anand, who is using advanced pre-visualization (pre-viz) to map out the complex action beats.
Sources say the filmmakers have been planning the logistics, set builds, and global stunt collaborations for months.
🚨 Teaser Buzz: CGI-Based Announcement Likely in Mid-2026
There is strong speculation that YRF may release a CGI-driven announcement teaser around June–July 2026 to officially unveil the film.
The teaser will reportedly:
Introduce the film’s title branding
Highlight the tone of the Tiger–Pathaan clash
Feature CGI-heavy action glimpses
Build worldwide buzz before the official shoot wraps
Fans have been closely watching YRF’s digital channels, expecting an early reveal.
🦹 Big South Star or Hollywood Actor Eyed as Main Villain
Industry buzz indicates that the makers are exploring top South Indian superstars and Hollywood action actors for the main antagonist. The goal is to give the film a global identity and elevate the stakes of the Tiger–Pathaan showdown.
A final decision is expected in the coming months.
