Directed by Stanley Tong, "Kung Fu Yoga" will be an out-and-out action film to be shot in Dubai, Beijing and India.
Shah Rukh, 49, shared a picture of the duo on Twitter, writing, he wants to meet Chan.
"Two of my absolutely favourite men in the world. Way to go Sonu and please tell Jackie I want to come and see him."
The 42-year-old "Dabangg" actor, who worked with Shah Rukh in the Farah Khan-directed "Happy New Year", replied, "Love you the most Shahhh... Already told him. Will make you speak to him tomorrow and force you to visit us! Can't wait!"