Shah Rukh Khan fans are eager to see him back on the big screen. The Raees actor’s upcoming film Jawan has been in the news for quite sometime now. First because it will be directed by South director Atlee. Secondly South beauty Nayanthara will be seen opposite Khan making it her Bollywood debut. Now another  well-known South face has joined the project. 

South superstar Vijay Sethupathi has been reportedly roped in to play the fierce antagonist in Jawan. Actor Rana Daggubati was previously to play the villain’s role but he has backed out of the project which had now gone to Vijay. He is expected to join the crew in Chennai by the end of August. Jawan is produced by SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment and also stars Sanya Malhotra. It will hit cinemas on 2nd June 2023.