New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Speculation surrounding one of Bollywood's most anticipated collaborations appears to have taken an unexpected turn. According to a Deccan Chronicle report, the much-discussed film 'Tiger v/s Pathaan' - which was expected to unite superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan on screen - has been shelved, at least for now, due to mounting financial concerns.

According to the report, the ambitious crossover project, which was planned as a major instalment in Yash Raj Films' expanding Spy Universe, has run into budgetary challenges primarily linked to escalating star remuneration.

An informed source says, "If both the Khans had agreed to take a discount, Tiger Versus Pathaan could have been possible despite Yash Raj's Wa...