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Race 4 Cast Rumours Dismissed by Producer Ramesh Taurani

Producer Ramesh Taurani has clarified that the cast of 'Race 4' has not been finalised, urging media and social media to avoid speculation. Reports linking Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Tiger Shroff to the film remain unconfirmed, with an official announcement expected once casting is complete.

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Race 4 Cast Rumours Dismissed by Producer Ramesh Taurani

Speculation over the cast ofRace 4 has been rife, with names like Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Tiger Shroff doing the rounds. However, producer Ramesh Taurani has stepped in to set the record straight, confirming that no casting decisions have been made for the fourth instalment of the popular franchise.

In a statement posted on Instagram on Monday, Taurani addressed the ongoing rumours, clarifying that the cast is yet to be finalised. The statement read, "We would like to clarify that the cast of Race 4 has not yet been finalized. We sincerely request the media and social media pages to refrain from speculation and from engaging with or circulating any unverified or false news regarding the cast."

The producer further assured fans that an official announcement will be made once the casting process is complete. "Once the cast is finalized, we will make an official announcement from our end. Until then, we kindly request everyone to wait for an official confirmation before reporting or sharing any information," the statement added.

The clarification comes amid reports that Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Tiger Shroff were being considered for key roles, with Vijay Krishna Acharya tipped as a possible director. Acharya, known for his work onDhoom 3 andThugs of Hindostan, has previously collaborated with Aamir Khan. As of now, neither the cast nor the director has been officially confirmed.

This is not the first time the makers have had to address casting rumours. Earlier this year, reports claimed that Akshaye Khanna, who featured in the originalRace, would return for the fourth film. Taurani, however, refuted those claims, stating that the makers had not approached Khanna and that his track in the franchise had come to an end.

Additional reports suggested that Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff were narrated the script, but no official confirmation has been made so far.

TheRace franchise began in 2008 with Abbas-Mustan's thriller starring Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Sameera Reddy, and Anil Kapoor. It was followed byRace 2 in 2013, which saw Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor reprise their roles, with John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Ameesha Patel joining the cast. In 2018,Race 3 took a new direction with Salman Khan leading an ensemble cast.

As fans await official word onRace 4, Taurani's statement serves as a reminder to rely only on confirmed announcements rather than unverified reports.

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Lokmat Times

Framing: The headline frames the story as a question about Aamir Khan leading the film, countered by the producer's clarification.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Reports circulated that Aamir Khan was cast as the lead in 'Race 4'.
Producer Ramesh Taurani issued a statement on Instagram denying the casting reports.
Taurani stated that the cast for 'Race 4' has not been finalized.
Taurani requested media and social media to refrain from speculation.
In January, reports claimed Akshaye Khanna would return for 'Race 4'.
Taurani refuted claims that Akshaye Khanna was approached.
Reports suggested Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff were narrated the script.
The first 'Race' film was released in 2008 and starred Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, and Anil Kapoor.
'Race 2' was released in 2013 and 'Race 3' in 2018.

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The Times of India

Framing: The headline highlights the producer's response to speculation about Aamir Khan's involvement in Race 4.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ramesh Taurani posted a statement on Instagram on Monday addressing the speculation.
The statement clarified that the cast of Race 4 has not yet been finalized.
The statement requested media and social media pages to refrain from speculation and circulating unverified or false news.
The statement said the makers will reveal the lineup once the casting process is complete.
Reports had suggested Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff for key roles and Vijay Krishna Acharya as a possible director.
The Race franchise began in 2008 with Abbas-Mustan's film Race featuring Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Sameera Reddy and Anil Kapoor.
Race 2 hit theatres in 2013, directed by Abbas-Mustan, with Saif and Anil Kapoor reprising roles and John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ameesha Patel added.
Race 3 in 2018 underwent a major overhaul with Salman Khan as central protagonist and a fresh set of characters.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRamesh Taurani issued a statement on Instagram saying the cast of 'Race 4' has not yet been finalized.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimRamesh Taurani requested media and social media to refrain from speculation and circulating unverified or false news about the 'Race 4' cast.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimRamesh Taurani said the makers will make an official announcement once the 'Race 4' cast is finalized.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
ClaimReports circulated that Aamir Khan was cast as the lead in 'Race 4'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimReports suggested Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Tiger Shroff were being considered for key roles in 'Race 4'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
ClaimVijay Krishna Acharya was reported to be in contention to direct 'Race 4'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimIn January, reports claimed Akshaye Khanna would return for 'Race 4'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
ClaimRamesh Taurani refuted claims that Akshaye Khanna was approached for 'Race 4', saying Khanna's track in the franchise has ended.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
ClaimReports suggested Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff were narrated the script for 'Race 4'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe first film in the Race franchise, 'Race', was released in 2008 and starred Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, and Anil Kapoor.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimThe first 'Race' film was directed by Abbas-Mustan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
Claim'Race 2' was released in 2013 and was also directed by Abbas-Mustan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
Claim'Race 2' starred Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor, with John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ameesha Patel added to the cast.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
Claim'Race 3' was released in 2018 and starred Salman Khan as the central protagonist.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimRamesh Taurani posted a statement on Instagram on Monday addressing speculation about the 'Race 4' cast.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Lokmat Times, The Times of India 15 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31