Fans Call for Saif’s Return as Makers Confirm Race 4 Amid Heavy Trolling

After a lukewarm response to the third installment, the Race franchise is set to return with a fourth film. Producer Ramesh Taurani revealed to PTI, “The script is ready for the next Race installment. We will soon announce the cast, which will be entirely new. Whether Salman Khan will be part of it or not is uncertain. Filming is scheduled to begin by year-end, and the director is yet to be finalized.”

Fan Reactions

Despite the absence of an official cast announcement, fans are adamant about bringing back Saif Ali Khan, the original face of the franchise, in place of Salman Khan:

– “Please bring back Saif! The Race series has always been synonymous with him. It’s great to see the OG returning after Race 3’s setback.”
– “Race franchise without Saif Ali Khan is incomplete. His charisma is irreplaceable.”

While acknowledging Salman Khan’s star power, another user commented, “Salman Khan brings massive audiences to theaters. Even his less successful films manage to recover investments easily. He’s a different league altogether.”

Background

Initially helmed by Abbas-Mustan with Saif Ali Khan in the lead, the Race series took a different turn with Race 3 under Remo D’Souza, where Salman Khan took over. Despite heavy criticism for its narrative flaws, Race 3 grossed Rs 294.94 crore, earning it the tag of an ‘average grosser.’

Future Projects

Aside from Race 4, Ramesh Taurani also confirmed plans for a sequel to Soldier, possibly featuring Bobby Deol in a prominent role.