Atlee made his directorial debut with the film 'Raja Rani' with Aarya, Nayanthara, Jai and Nazriya in the lead role. Later he went on to give three back to back blockbusters with Vijay as the protagonist. His last film was 'Bigil' which was released two years ago. After which he went into hibernation.

In the recent past rumours had surfaced stating that Atlee will be directing Shah Rukh Khan's next film, preliminary works have begun and Atlee is busy setting up for the screenplay at the Star Hotel in Mumbai.

Amidst this, various sources confirmed that Shah Rukh has approved Atlee's script and the  shooting of this film will start later this year. It is also stated that restrictions dor th pandemic had delayed the shooting.

Shah Rukh Khan is currently shooting for his movie 'Pathan'.  It is said that the shooting of the film will be over in a few more months and after that the shooting of Shah Rukh starer Atlee film will commence. Shah Rukh personally met Atlee and his wife Priya and the images of them together went viral a few months back.