Saif Ali Khan to begin the shooting for Race 4 in 2025
It was quite unfair of the makers of the Race franchise to replace Saif Ali Khan with Salman Khan for the third part of the film. Saif Ali Khan headed the first two parts of the Race film franchise graciously. But he was replaced in the third part. Now with the fourth part making the headlines. It is reported that Saif Ali Khan is set to return with Race 4.
Race Film Franchise
Race is a neo-noir action thriller film franchise owned by producers Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani under their production company Tips Industries. It is Bollywood’s one of the most commercially successful action film franchises. Race film franchise has delivered over three films and all of the films have been commercially successful.
Actor Saif Ali Khan led the first two parts of the film in the lead. But he was replaced with Salman Khan in Race 3. Salman Khan is one of the biggest superstars of India. he has delivered several blockbusters and high-grossing films. The makers of Race 3 were close friends of Salman Khan and signed him for the reason that Salman Khan is bigger than Saif Ali Khan.
Race 3 was directed by Remo D’souza. Race 3 was released on 15 June 2018 with an ensemble cast of Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Jacquline Fernandez, Daisy Shah, Freddy Daruwala, and Saqib Saleem.
Race 3 was commercially successful due to Salman Khan’s stardom in India. but it wasn’t a blockbuster like Salman Khan’s previous films. Race 3 is considered as one of the worst Indian films ever. The film received widespread negative reviews due to its storyline, screenplay, direction, and performance of its cast. Director Remo D’souza received criticism for his bad filmmaking.
The first part of the film, Race (2008) was released on 21 March 2008. It featured Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Anil Kapoor, and Ameesha Patel in the lead roles. The film was shot in South Africa, Goa and Dubai.
Race (2008) received widespread critical acclaim for its story, screenplay, songs, direction, and performance from its cast, especially Saif Ali Khan. It was a major commercial success.
Race 2 was released in 2013 with Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor reprising their roles. John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Deepika Padukone joined the cast for the second part.
Race 2 was commercially successful but received mixed reviews. Saif Ali Khan again was praised for his performance.
Race 4
The shooting of Race 4 is set to begin in 2025. Saif Ali Khan has been confirmed to feature in the lead. During the release of Race 3, fans had criticized the makers of the film for their decision to replace Saif Ali Khan with Salman Khan.
Actor Sidharth Malhotra is confirmed to feature in the film besides Saif Ali Khan. Interestingly, Sidharth Malhotra was offered Race 3 in 2017 but then he declined the offer. Now, he is officially the part of the fourth part. He will be playing the lead.
Race 4 will follow the story of Race 1 and Race 2.
Race 3 will stay as a standalone film.
Actress Disha Patani is expected to feature in Race 4 as the female lead. The makers are shortlisting several actors for the main antagonist role and several other characters. According to the reports, a big film star from the South Film Industry may come on board to play the role of the main antagonist.
Race 4 will go on floors in January with a possible release in 2026
