Director Atlee Kumar, who delivered a massive blockbuster with Jawan, is now reportedly gearing up for its sequel.The filmmaker is currently focused on his upcoming big-budget action-adventure film Raaka, but plans to immediately begin work on Jawan 2 after completing it. The sequel has already generated strong curiosity following the huge success of the first installment, which reportedly collected over ₹1100 crore worldwide.

A dedicated team is said to be working on the script for Jawan 2, the casting process is also gaining momentum. It is widely expected that Shah Rukh Khan will reprise his role as the lead. The biggest talking point at the moment is the antagonist’s role. Reports suggest that Atlee is planning to cast a popular South Indian star hero as the main villain, similar to how Vijay Sethupathi played a key role in the first film and received strong appreciation.

There is speculation that this time the villain could be a Telugu star hero, which has sparked excitement among fans. Names from the South industry are being discussed, though no official confirmation has been made.Reports also hint at a possible cameo by Shah Rukh Khan in Raaka. With Atlee aiming to bring another powerful narrative and larger-than-life characters, Jawan 2 is already becoming one of the most anticipated projects, and an official announcement is expected soon if everything falls into place.