Salman Khan replaced Saif Ali Khan in the film, Race 3. Race has been one of the most popular film franchises in Bollywood. From featuring a multi-starrer cast, and trending music to a suspense-filled plot, it quickly made its way into the hearts of the audiences. The first two films featured Saif Ali Khan in the lead role. However, after their success, Salman Khan was roped in to replace Saif Ali Khan in the franchise's third film. Recently, the film's producer, Ramesh Taurani, opened up about Saif Ali Khan's reaction on being replaced and what made them decide to change the cast.
Ramesh Taurani shared in an interview with News 18 Showsha that Saif Ali Khan never fought over his replacement from Race 3. But he was upset about it. He added that Race was one of the most successful films of Saif's career. So, his reaction was justified. He was quoted as saying:
"Saif and I never fought. Par haan, woh naraaz the. Race, after all, was his franchise. Race is Saif's biggest hit to date. After that, the poor guy had four or five films that didn't work well. Every actor goes through these kinds of ups and downs in their life."
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In the same interview, Ramesh Taurani added that the Race franchise was expensive to produce. The film's box office earnings and profit were significant for makers due to its high budget. So, they had to consider the actor's box office figures, and it was a business decision to go ahead with Salman Khan. In his words:
"An actor's box office standing matters when casting him in a franchise film. it just didn't make sense (to cast him in Race 3). It was a business decision, nothing personal. He's a very good actor."
Previously, when Race 3 was announced with a new cast led by Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan accepted that he was made aware of it. Saif said that the film's producer, Ramesh Taurani, told him about making the film with a new cast. Saif went on to share his wishes for the team. He said:
"Ramesh ji told me about this last year that he wants to make 'Race 3', but as a new movie, with a new cast. We spoke about it and I love Ramesh ji. Who better than Salman Khan for this? I wish both of them luck. But I haven't been approached."
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On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in Adipurush. He will next be seen in Telugu film, Devara. It co-stars Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor. The film will be released in theatres on October 10, 2024. In addition, the actor will be seen in Jewel Thief: The Red Sun Chapter.
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