Bollywood’s cinematic universes are heating up, each with its own ambitious roadmap. While YRF’s Spy Universe gears up for its high-stakes return, Rohit Shetty is quietly executing a bold plan of his own—with Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan right at the center of it.

The Puzzle of Ajay Devgn's Absence in the Cop Universe

Ajay Devgn, the original face of Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe, played the iconic Bajirao Singham. Yet, surprisingly, his name hasn’t featured in recent announcements about upcoming Cop Universe entries. Instead, Shetty has teased sequels and spin-offs for:

• Simmba 2 (Ranveer Singh)

• Sooryavanshi 2 (Akshay Kumar)

• Shakti Shetty (Deepika Padukone)

• Satya (Tiger Shroff)

So where is Singham?

Fans were left wondering—until now. The real plan has finally been uncovered.

The Big Reveal: Rohit Shetty’s Master Plan

Much like YRF is building towards Tiger vs Pathaan, Shetty is taking a similar multi-film route, setting the stage before unleashing the ultimate crossover.

Here’s how YRF is lining it up:

• War 2 (Hrithik Roshan)

• Alpha (Alia Bhatt)

• Pathaan 2 (Shah Rukh Khan)

• Culminating in Tiger vs Pathaan

Similarly, Rohit Shetty is creating a buildup:

• Simmba 2

• Sooryavanshi 2

• Standalone films on Shakti Shetty and Satya

And then? The grand crossover: Singham vs Chulbul Pandey.

Salman Khan’s Dual Universe Role

Salman Khan, who made a surprise appearance as Chulbul Pandey in Singham Again, is also an integral part of YRF’s Spy Universe as Tiger. This puts him in a rare position—balancing two major cinematic universes simultaneously.

While Shetty hasn't officially confirmed Singham vs Chulbul, insiders believe it’s the endgame of his Cop Universe storyline. And given Salman’s cameo, the groundwork has already been laid.

What’s Next for Ajay Devgn?

While Ajay Devgn is currently focused on other projects (including Golmaal 5), he remains the heart of the Cop Universe. Rohit Shetty seems to be carefully crafting a larger-than-life return for Singham, one that justifies the wait.

Until then, Devgn fans can take comfort in knowing—you can’t have a Cop Universe finale without its original lion.