Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor, last seen in Stree alongside Rajkummar Rao, has been officially signed up for the third installment of hit franchise Baaghi. Shraddha, who featured in the first part has returns to the franchise and has been cast opposite to Tiger Shroff, who has headlined the previous two installments.
Disha Patani, Tiger rumoured girlfriend was the female lead in Baaghi 2. Disha and Sara Ali Khan were two names rumoured to be roped in as the female lead but now Shraddha has been finalised for the role. The film producers, Nadiadwala Grandsons said in a statement, “The entire team of Baaghi is very happy to have Shraddha Kapoor back. Tiger and Shraddha pair was extremely loved in Baaghi and I am sure that fans of the franchise will be as excited as we are to have them together.”
Director Ahmad Khan, who had directed Baaghi 2, will direct Baaghi 3 as well. It will be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. Baaghi 2 was one of the biggest hits of 2018 and also marked Tiger career best at the box office, collecting Rs 250 crore worldwide. Starring Disha Patani and Tiger, it was a remake of Telugu film Kshanam. Baaghi 2 worked wonders at the box office, despite being condemned by critics.
Tiger had announced the third instalment in 2018 and tweeted, “And round 3 is on! #SajidNadiadwala #Baaghi3 will be out on 6th March 2020. This one for you Baaghians. @khan_ahmedasas @foxstarhindi @NGEMovies @WardaNadiadwala”
Tiger Shroff will next be seen in Student of the Year 2. He is also working with Hrithik Roshan on an untitled project, which is being made under the banner of Yash Raj Productions.