Ajay DevganThe first look teaser video of his upcoming action film Chauhaan has set the internet abuzz with one particular conversation sparking a debate over a possible Shah Rukh Khan2023 blockbuster film Pathaan.
“Chauhaan”‘s conversation sparked heated discussion on social media
The makers of Chauhaan released the announcement video on Thursday, June 25, the birth anniversary of the legendary action director. Veeru Devgan. The high-energy clip gives viewers their first glimpse of Ajay Devgn in his fierce, larger-than-life avatar, with the iconic song “Jumma Chumma De De” playing in the background. The film marks Ajay Devgn’s first collaboration with a filmmaker Anand Rai Presented and produced by Jio Studios.While the entire announcement video generated considerable excitement, one line near the end became the biggest talking point online. Ajay’s character looks straight into the camera and says, “Pathaanon se kehna, Chauhaan aa raha hai.”After the trailer was released, social media users started comparing the dialogue with Shah Rukh Khan’s hit action film Pathan. Controversy quickly spread, with fans and followers divided over the intent behind the quote.
Interesting dig or mass hero moment?
Opinions online are polarized. Some users speculated that the line was a light-hearted nod or even a subtle satire on SRK’s Pathaan, while others believed it was just a classic mass entertainment dialogue meant to establish Ajay’s role in the story. The manufacturer has yet to comment on the speculation.
Ajay Devgn returns to action
Apart from being a buzz on the internet, “Chauhaan” also represents Ajay Devgn’s return to the action genre, which has played a major role in his career. The film is directed by Neeraj Yadav, produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, produced by Jio Studios and Color Yellow, and is expected to be released in cinemas on October 1, 2027.
