# Filmmaker Atlee's Ambitious Multi-Starrer: Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay to Join Forces

Announcements · Published 2023-09-17 14:22:55

> Director Atlee shared that he is working on a multi-starrer project that will feature both Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay.

The young and talented Tamil filmmaker [Atlee](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/atlee-kumar) is currently making waves in the industry. Known for his expertise in delivering commercial entertainers, he recently achieved a significant milestone with the blockbuster film "[Jawan](https://clapnumber.com/movies/hindi/jawan)," starring [Shah Rukh Khan](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/shahrukh-khan). This movie has made a massive impact by grossing over Rs 700 crore at the global box office and is steadily approaching the coveted Rs 1,000 crore mark.

It's no secret that Tamil superstar [Thalapathy Vijay](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/thalapathy-vijay), with whom [Atlee](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/atlee-kumar) has collaborated on three consecutive blockbusters - "Their," "Mersal," and "Bigil," was originally planned to make a special cameo appearance in "[Jawan](https://clapnumber.com/movies/hindi/jawan)." However, for reasons undisclosed, Vijay didn't go ahead with the cameo. Now, [Atlee](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/atlee-kumar) has revealed an exciting plan in a recent interview.

The filmmaker shared that he is working on a multi-starrer project that will feature both [Shah Rukh Khan](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/shahrukh-khan) and Vijay, which is why he decided not to pursue Vijay's cameo in "[Jawan](https://clapnumber.com/movies/hindi/jawan)." [Atlee](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/atlee-kumar) expressed confidence in crafting a compelling storyline that will do justice to the immense stardom of both SRK and Vijay. He even predicted that this film would easily surpass the Rs 1,500 crore mark at the box office. Undoubtedly, a Shah Rukh-Vijay multi-starrer is a dream come true for their countless fans.

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