With the huge success of Pathaan, the future of the spy film series has become the most talked about topic amongst Bollywood moviegoers. As per recent news reports, Pathaan 2 has entered pre-production and is said to be having a drastic change in terms of its storytelling technique. Contrary to the highly stylized and larger than life actions in the earlier version, Pathaan 2 would focus on darker and more realistic story. There have been reports that the makers are looking at Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar as an inspiration for Pathaan 2's darker story.
YRF Reportedly Wants A More Intense Pathaan Universe
As per reports, it seems YRF is planning to give a different cinematic experience altogether to the sequel of Pathaan. The first part of Pathaan was all about cool stunts, international settings, and larger than life action. However, its second installment seems to go towards making it more of a gritty spy thriller.
This change can be seen in context of the evolution of Indian action films as well. It seems that moviegoers like the idea of having an emotional story along with intense action in movies.
Dhurandhar's Raw Style Sparks Comparisons
The popularity and discourse generated by Dhurandhar have reportedly affected discussions on how contemporary spy/action movies are being received. The movie made waves due to its authentic portrayal and action sequences along with the story based on real-life geopolitics and espionage activities.
This change in viewer interest, therefore, has made it likely that Pathaan 2 will follow a more grounded approach while continuing to retain the entertainment factor.
A New Challenge For The Spy Franchise
An alternate take on Pathaan can certainly be the beginning of an important journey for the YRF Spy Universe. The character has already established himself as one of the most successful action heroes of modern-day Bollywood, and changing his tone may add something new to the audience instead of doing the same thing again.
The difficulty for the filmmakers will be in how they manage to balance the glamorous elements of their story with its realistic plotline. If everything goes right, the sequel may become completely different from what we have seen before.
Official Details Are Still Awaited
Though news surrounding the dark twist in the movie still keeps the internet buzzing, there is no confirmation from YRF on whether Dhurandhar has made any impact on the plot of Pathaan 2. It will all depend on how things develop officially regarding the story, casting, and production of the film.
For now, though, the buzz surrounding the news makes people curious about what might be the next big thing in the world of espionage.