Deepika Padukone has magnetic aura in 'Pathaan': Siddharth Anand

New Delhi: Yash Raj Films has closely guarded every single element of their marquee tentpole ‘Pathaan’, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.

The Siddharth Anand directorial has been riding on tremendous buzz and anticipation and the makers decided to release the first look of SRK in and as ‘Pathaan’ on June 25, that incidentally marked 30 glorious years of the actor’s incredible career.

On Monday, YRF has released a glimpse of the leading lady of ‘Pathaan’, and Deepika Padukone is looking fierce in it!

Director Siddharth Anand said, “Deepika is a massive, massive star (I have to say it twice) and her presence in Pathaan makes our film even more exciting and grand. No one has yet seen her look in Pathaan and we are thrilled to present a glimpse of her in our action spectacle. Deepika has a fierce role that will blow everyone’s mind.”

Siddharth claimed that Deepika will have a magnetic aura in ‘Pathaan’. “I have worked with her very early in her career and have seen her evolve over the years into a completely different and hungry actor. The first look of Deepika Padukone in Pathaan hints at her magnetic aura that people will be a witness to,” he said.

Siddharth feels Deepika is a true pan India superstar and her presence in ‘Pathaan’ makes the project supremely exciting.

“Deepika is a rare actor with a pan Indian appeal like no other and having her in a film, looking the way she is, is a huge USP. We wanted to cast someone who has an appeal across gender and age and there is no bigger star in India today than Deepika Padukone. We can’t wait to unveil her character in the film when it releases only on the big screen on January 25, 2023,” he added.

SRK and Deepika is one of the biggest all-time on-screen pairings, given their blockbusters Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, and Happy New Year.

‘Pathaan’ is set to release on January 25, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. (UNI)