Pakistan, April 7 -- Indian producer Ramesh Taurani has responded to reports about the casting process of 'Race 4,' the next title in the action-thriller franchise.

While several actors' names made rounds on media for the film, Taurani has confirmed that he was in talks with only Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Sidharth Malhotra, Indian media outlets reported.

"We would like to clarify that we are currently in discussions only with Saif Ali Khan and Sidharth Malhotra for the next installment of the Race franchise, which is currently in its scripting phase," his production house said in a statement.

It added, "No other male or female actors have been approached at this stage. We sincerely request the media and social media pages to a...