TUBELIGHT FAILURE EFFECT! Salman Khan Might DROP Jacqueline Fernandez From Race 3, Puts A Condition

Ramesh Taurani & Salman Khan Not Sure About Jacqueline?

Interestingly, Jacqueline Fernandez has already confirmed that she will be doing Race 3 with Salman, but as per the director Ramesh Taurani's statement, he is yet to finalise the female lead. Are Ramesh Taurani & Salman Khan not sure about Jacqueline doing Race 3? Here's why it seems so..

Here’s What The Director Said..

"Yes Salman Khan is a part of Race 3 and we are looking to commence shooting for the film in October - November this year. We have not yet announced the rest of the cast yet, but we will be making an announcement of the same sometime next week," said Mr Taurani to BollywoodHungama.

Why Is Salman Unsure About Jacqueline?

As reported by Deccan Chronicle, Jacqueline will be allowed to do Race 3 only if her next release, A Gentleman works at the box office.

Here’s What A Source In The Know Revealed..

"A lot is at stake in Salman Khan's forthcoming films. He can't afford to slip up after Tubelight, not for his own sake as much as his audience and distributors."

Now, Everything Depends On A Gentleman BO Result

The source further added, "Jacqueline is most keen to be in Race 3. But Salman will exercise that option only if A Gentleman works at the box office."

Deepika’s Name In The Pipeline?

The leading daily was also quoted as saying "Salman's team is monitoring the developments at the box office. If A Gentleman flops the role in Race 3 is likely to go to Deepika Padukone, who was also a part of part Race 2."

For The Uninitiated

In case, if you don't know, here's what Jacqueline had said regarding Race 3. "After Judwaa 2 I am working on Drive, that is Tarun Mansukhanis next with Sushant (Singh Rajput) and then it is Salmans Race 3."