'Happy New Year' and 'Chennai Express' shoots 'on schedule'

Shah Rukh Khan's shoots for Chennai Express and Happy New Year are reportedly on schedule.

Despite some concerns that the films may be delayed due to his ongoing commitments for the untitled Yash Raj romance, the Don 2 star is expected to begin work on Rohit Shetty's Chennai Express in October as originally scheduled, the Hindustan Times reports.

"Shah Rukh has been constantly shooting for Yashji's film. He has been travelling from Ladakh to Kashmir. However, that was always on the cards and there is no change in schedule," said a source.

"Even though he is still shooting for his Diwali release, it won't make any difference to either Chennai Express or Happy New Year.

"The film [Chennai Express] was always meant to start in September end or October beginning. That's the way it stays."

Director Farah Khan has refuted earlier reports that Happy New Year has been delayed by two years as a result of Khan's other filming commitments, and confirmed that the film's first shoot will commence in December as planned.

"Yes, we are definitely starting Happy New Year this year itself with a 5-6 days schedule in December. After the Christmas and New Year celebrations, we go full steam from January onwards", said the Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi actress.

Audiences may be treated to a double dose of Khan, with Yash Raj's untitled romance releasing on November 13 and Chennai Express expected to be following shortly after.

Watch a trailer for Shah Rukh Khan's untitled Yash Raj film below: