Saif Ali Khan Signed by Kumar Taurani for ‘Race 3’: A Thrilling Comeback to the Action Franchise

The masalathriller follows the success of "Race" and "Race 2" which featured Saif Ali Khan in the lead role.

Mumbai: Good news for Bollywood buffs: Saif Ali Khan is all set to enter bounty producer Kumar Taurani's third venture of the popular Race series---Race 3. This project is likely to mark Saif's triumphant return to the action-packed thriller genre he headlined with the first two films in this series. The decision of Taurani to get back Saif has created big news in the industry, as Race and Saif Ali Khan were like two sides of the coin, with Race standing out for the suave, complex roles that he played.

Saif's Iconic Role as in the Race Franchise

The stylish and intense episodes of Saif Ali Khan in Race (2008) and Race 2 (2013) made him the face of the franchise. He played Ranvir Singh, a merciless and cunning business tycoon caught in a web of deceitful plots and high-stakes games; it was highly appreciated. The only-so-good Khan), who was famously murdered in Season 1 of the high-adrenaline thriller, which is colourful, faster-than-life unput like one of those yummy gobstoppers with a startling tang at the very end, and just when you think your eyeballs will pop out, hop to your mouth.

However, Saif did not feature in Race 2 (2018), that had a new cast with Salman Khan taking over the reins. Even though commercially, the film did good business at the box office and fans probably went to miss Saif's suave yet razor-sharp portrayal of the meaty central role. Although Saif was left missing in action from Race 3 it felt like a huge hole in the hearts of many franchise lovers who want to see him back into this world.

Kumar Taurani's Race 3 Plan

One of the Filmi Bhagats, popular for his hit-making acumen, Kumar Taurani has got a controversial one in with bringing Saif back into the game. As per sources, since the actor has a huge fanbase and his rapport with the franchise is way above everybody else. Taurani wanted to reunite with Salman again. Race 3 news: After Salman Khan, producer Ramesh Taurani greenlights another sequel; gears up to sign Saif Ali Khan in the lead role

Ramesh felt that Race had always been about suspense, style and power-packed action sequences, and Saif added a certain class to his role which helped him shine brighter. His character is still iconic today,” said Taurani in a previous interview. In short, the Race films managed to work so damn well simply because they were... fun we suppose. And with this move it's obvious that the producer wants nothing more than to recreate that same magic in part 4.

## Saif Likes Doing Action Roles

Saif Ali Khan, who has been diversifying his repertoire in the past few years with portrayal of roles as diverse as a cold-blooded antagonist in Tanhaji and multilayered parts in OTT shows like Sacred Games. But probably his fans who wanted him to return to the high-octane world of Race will be elated. The ever-so-cool Saif will only add nostalgia and charm to the third installment, given his chemistry with the action genre as well as his great dialogues mouthed in style.

  PREDICTIONS FOR RACE 3, OR WHAT WE CAN EXPECT TO BE SERVED ON A PLATTER

Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the sources said that Race 3 will stay faithful to its roots of wild suspense, betrayal and drama. The return of Saif Ali Khan into the series might also signal a comeback to the dark, gritty aura known for in the millennium instalments with an extra edge of bluff. Meanwhile, fans are excited for some outstanding visuals, a whole new set of antagonists and an ounce of thrilling action scenes.

Since the announcement, Saif's worldwide fanbase has been on cloud nine and his role as Ranvir Singh is all set to be one of the biggest USPs of this movie. The actor fans could not contain their excitement and expressed their eagerness to have Saif back into the Race universe on social media buzzing.

  Conclusion

This is a big win for both the Race franchise and Saif Ali Khan. With Kumar Taurani leading the vision and Saif Ali Khan in true form, fans of both the franchise and Bollywood thrillers are surely in for a joy ride. While production ramps up, audiences are looking forward to additional information about the who and what of the film. But one thing is for sure, Saif Ali Khan has set off in the race to the top and fans can hardly wait!