There has been much interest around the latest additions in filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s cop universe. In Singham Again, Ajay Devgn’s protagonist Bajirao Singham will be joined by Deepika Padukone and Tiger Shroff, who essay the roles of Shakti Shetty and ACP Satya respectively. But mid-day has now learnt that the upcoming action fare will introduce another key character—Junior Singham, the child of Bajirao and Avni, portrayed by Kareena Kapoor Khan. While the third instalment in the franchise will see Devgn’s upright cop character take on new adversaries, the narrative will also explore a dynamic interplay between the seasoned cop and his son.

So, who plays the coveted role of Junior Singham? The makers are keeping that under wraps. A source reveals, “In the initial stages, Rohit considered casting Yug Devgn for the role. But after that didn’t work out, they shortlisted three child actors between the ages of eight to 10 years, of which one was selected. The makers completed shooting most of his portions during the film’s Hyderabad schedule. The child actor will be a big reveal, and Shetty is going to great lengths to ensure that it’s all hush-hush until then.”