Fans Request Siddharth Anand To Direct Pathaan 2 Amid Speculation

Siddharth Anand, a celebrated figure in Indian cinema known for his action-packed films, recently basked in the glory of 'Pathaan's' monumental success, which amassed a global collection surpassing ₹1,000 crore. As 2023 unfolded with 'Pathaan' setting new records, 2024 welcomed 'Fighter' as the year's first hit. Amidst these triumphs, there's growing curiosity about the sequel to 'Pathaan', expected to commence production this year. However, reports hint at a possible deviation with Anand potentially stepping away from directing the sequel, aligning with his philosophy of not directing sequels to focus on franchise development.

This development has sparked a wave of requests from fans on social media, urging Anand to reconsider his stance and helm the 'Pathaan' sequel. Fans have praised Anand's unmatched expertise in action direction, scale, and cinematography, expressing concerns over any change in direction for the sequel. They emphasize Anand's pivotal role in shaping Shah Rukh Khan's iconic 'Pathaan' character.

One fan emphatically stated, "Sid Anand Is The Best Action Director Of Recent Times...We have seen #Pathaan create history with All Time Blockbuster under his direction...So we want again Sid Anand in #Pathaan2...We don't want any experiments please." Another echoed this sentiment, suggesting a delay in the project to ensure Anand's involvement: "Just Delay the Project & Give it to Sid ❤️ Sid k pas jarur Pathaan 2 k liye koi Idea tha isleya wo Pathaan 2 Direct krne k liye excited b tha.. Don't Experiment with this one…"

Anand's track record extends beyond 'Pathaan'. His latest venture, 'Fighter', featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has made significant strides at the box office across India, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. It also secured a spot in the top tens list in 22 countries globally, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Brazil.

This achievement underscores Anand's ability to create films that resonate on both a national and international level. His journey through movies like 'Bang Bang', 'War', 'Pathaan', and now 'Fighter', demonstrates his skill in crafting cinematic universes that garner critical acclaim and commercial success. As Anand revels in the success of 'Fighter', the film community and fans eagerly await to see if he will make an exception and return to direct the sequel of 'Pathaan', continuing to redefine action cinema in India.