Is Upendra Directing Shah Rukh Khan's Son Aryan? Here's The Truth

Actor-director Upendra, who is gearing up for the release of his ambitious project UI, has recently found himself at the centre of a swirling rumour. Speculation suggests that the Kannada film industry's "Real Star" is set to direct Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan, in an upcoming project.

The rumour started after a viral image surfaced online with text proclaiming Aryan to act in Upendra's next venture, accompanied by captions like "Trendsetter" and "UPPI IS THE TREND SETTER." While some fans praised the possibility, viewing it as a groundbreaking move for the film industry, others criticized the idea, questioning why Upendra would choose Aryan over his own son for a debut.

However, fans hoping for this collaboration may be disappointed. There has been no official confirmation from either Upendra or Aryan Khan about the project. A quick search also reveals no credible reports supporting the claim, dismissing it as baseless speculation.

Meanwhile, Aryan Khan is indeed making his debut in the entertainment industry, but not as an actor. Unlike his sister Suhana Khan, who stepped into acting with Zoya Akhtar's The Archies, Aryan has set his sights on filmmaking. In a candid interview with David Letterman, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that Aryan has no aspirations to act, stating, "He doesn't have what it takes to be an actor and he realizes that too. But he's a good writer."

Aryan is currently working on a special untitled series with Netflix, set to release in 2025. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, this project marks Aryan's debut as a creator and director, further solidifying his path behind the camera.

As for Upendra, fans are eagerly awaiting UI, with the director focusing his energies on delivering yet another cinematic marvel. Whether or not a collaboration with Aryan Khan is on the horizon remains to be seen, but for now, the rumors are just that-rumors.