Producer Ramesh Taurani is reportedly in talks with Aamir Khan for a reboot of the popular ‘Race’ franchise. Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff have also heard the narration and responded positively, alongside Aamir. With the concept appealing to him, Aamir is said to be collaborating closely with the writers to fine-tune the script.
Is Aamir Khan involved in writing the Race reboot?
According to Pinkvilla, Aamir has liked the script and is very involved in the writing process. He is working closely with the writers to develop the material further, feeling the reboot can bring a completely new flavour to the Race franchise. The plan is for a thriller unlike anything done before in India, taking the franchise into a new space and creating something that feels fresh for the audience. A strong ensemble is expected to come on board the film, with casting to be announced at the right time. The project is still at a very early stage.As per the reports, Aamir is genuinely enthusiastic about being part of the ‘Race’ journey but is taking his time to ensure the script meets his standards before committing fully. The plan is to shape the Race reboot into a large-scale theatrical thriller featuring a strong ensemble cast and an entirely fresh feel.
What is Aamir Khan working on before the ‘Race’ reboot?
On the production front, Ramesh Taurani has already begun pre-production, with Vijay Krishna Acharya roped in to helm the project. Meanwhile, Aamir has a packed schedule ahead, he is presently working on ‘Lalkaara,’ with ‘3 Idiots 2’ to follow. Both films are locked in. Alongside those projects, the actor is also considering the ‘Race’ reboot and another genre-breaking project; more details are expected soon.