Bankrolled by Yash Raj Films, Pathaan and Tiger 3 are two of the most awaited films of 2023, which are expected to set the Indian box office on fire upon their release in January and April, respectively.
That Salman Khan is set to appear as Tiger in Pathaan had been confirmed a couple of months ago, but now the news is coming in that Shah Rukh Khan will also make his appearance in Tiger 3 as Pathaan for a thrilling sequence.
We also hear that YRF head honcho Aditya Chopra is planning to create a spy universe with the characters of Pathaan, Tiger, and Hrithik Roshan’s Major Kabir Dhaliwal from War (2019) joining forces together.
Spilling more details, a source in the know informs a publication that Shah Rukh Khan will begin filming for his cameo in Tiger 3 right after the release of Pathaan on January 25.
“Shah Rukh Khan will shoot for Tiger 3 immediately after the release of Pathaan, thus confirming his presence in the Tiger franchise. In Aditya Chopra's spy universe, the paths of SRK, Salman, and Hrithik will constantly cross to build up the grand finale of the spy universe,” divulges the source.
Talking about the sequence, the source says, "This will be a massively mounted action sequence where Pathaan and Tiger come together for a very crucial scene. This will also be a huge cinematic moment for audiences to love.”
“The spy universe is turning out to be deliciously thrilling because it brings the biggest superstars together in riveting edge-of-the-seat sequences that are important for the plot to move forward. Now, all eyes are on when Hrithik Roshan will enter the spy universe,” the source concludes.
Helmed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham and releases on January 25, 2023. Tiger 3, on the other hand, co-stars Katrina Kaif opposite Salman Khan and enters cinemas on April 21, 2023.
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The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.