Updated On: 05 April, 2025 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Producer Ramesh Taurani confirmed that only Saif Ali Khan and Sidharth Malhotra have been approached for Race 4, which is currently in the scripting stage. He also clarified that no other actors have been finalized and urged media to avoid speculation

Saif Ali Khan and Sidharth Malhotra
Saif Ali Khan is set to return to the Race franchise with its fourth installment. After starring in the first two films, Saif was replaced by Salman Khan in Race 3, leaving fans surprised. Now, it has been confirmed that Saif will be returning to the popular heist film series. Although the film is still in its scripting stage, there have been several rumors about new faces joining the cast. Producer Ramesh Taurani has now addressed and clarified the casting buzz.
In an official statement to the press, Taurani said that only two actors have been approached for Race 4. “We would like to clarify that we are currently in discussions only with Saif Ali Khan and Sidharth Malhotra for the next installment of the Race franchise (Race 4), which is currently in its scripting phase. No other male or female actors have been approached at this stage. We sincerely request the media and social media pages to avoid engaging with false news and to wait for an official confirmation from our PR team.”