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{{Short description|Upcoming Hindi film by Siddharth Anand}}
{{about|the upcoming Indian action thriller film|other uses|King (disambiguation)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = King
| image = King (Hindi film).jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = [[Siddharth Anand]]
| screenplay = {{Plainlist|
* [[Sujoy Ghosh]]
* Siddharth Anand
* Suresh Nair
* Sagar Pandya
}}
| story = Sujoy Ghosh
{{Infobox | decat=yes | child=yes | label1=Dialogues by | data1=[[Abbas Tyrewala]]}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Gauri Khan]]
* Siddharth Anand
* Mamta Anand
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Shah Rukh Khan]]
* Suhana Khan
* [[Abhishek Bachchan]]
* [[Deepika Padukone]]
* [[Anil Kapoor]]
* [[Jackie Shroff]]
* [[Arshad Warsi]]
* [[Rani Mukerji]]
}}
| cinematography = Satchith Paulose
| editing = [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]]
| music = {{ubl
| '''Score:'''
| [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| '''Songs:'''
| [[Sachin{{endash}}Jigar]]
}}
| studio = {{ubl
| [[Red Chillies Entertainment]]
| Marflix Pictures
}}
| distributor = {{ubl
| [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar]] (India)
| [[Yash Raj Films]] (International)
}}
| released = {{Film date|2026|12|24|df=y}}
| runtime = 
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|350}} crore<ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 November 2025 |date=8 November 2025|title=SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan's King becomes India's costliest action film at Rs. 350 crores with 6 MEGA action sequences! |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-shah-rukh-khans-king-becomes-indias-costliest-action-film-rs-350-crores-6-mega-action-sequences |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
| gross = 
}}

'''''King''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Action film|action thriller film]] co-written and directed by [[Siddharth Anand]]. It is produced by [[Gauri Khan]], Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand under [[Red Chillies Entertainment]] and Marflix Pictures. The film stars [[Shah Rukh Khan]], Suhana Khan, [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Arshad Warsi]], and [[Rani Mukerji]].

[[Principal photography]] began in May 2025, taking place in [[Mumbai]], [[Warsaw]], [[Berlin]],[[Cape Town]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=7 July 2025 |title=Shah Rukh Khan starrer King gears up for major European schedule in August |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-king-gears-major-european-schedule-august-report/ |access-date=22 April 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> The film's soundtrack is composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]], while the [[film score]] is composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]].

''King'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on 24 December 2026.

== Cast ==
{{castlist|
* [[Shah Rukh Khan]]
* Suhana Khan
* [[Abhishek Bachchan]]
* [[Deepika Padukone]]
* [[Anil Kapoor]]
* [[Jackie Shroff]]
* [[Arshad Warsi]]
* [[Rani Mukerji]]
* [[Jaideep Ahlawat]]
* [[Raghav Juyal]]
* [[Abhay Verma]]
* [[Akshay Oberoi]]
* [[Karanvir Malhotra]]
* [[Saurabh Shukla]]
* Kashvi Majmundar<ref>{{Cite web|title='King:' Child actress Kashvi Majmundar lands 'mini role' in Shah Rukh Khan's next, after playing young Priyanka Chopra in Citadel:Honey Bunny'|website=[[Times of India]]|date=21 November 2025|access-date=18 April 2026|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/king-child-actress-kashvi-majmundar-lands-mini-role-in-shah-rukh-khans-next-after-playing-young-priyanka-chopra-in-citadel-honey-bunny/articleshow/125468491.cms}}</ref>}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
Following the commercial success of ''[[Pathaan (film)|Pathaan]]'' (2023), reports emerged that [[Shah Rukh Khan]] would collaborate with director [[Sujoy Ghosh]] on an action thriller film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-27 |title=Sujoy Ghosh to direct Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan's upcoming thriller: Report |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sujoy-ghosh-to-direct-shah-rukh-khan-and-suhana-khans-upcoming-thriller-report-2398594-2023-06-27 |access-date=2025-09-20 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The project, reportedly produced by [[Siddharth Anand]] and [[Gauri Khan]], was also said to feature Suhana Khan in her feature film debut.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan to team up for Sujoy Ghosh's next action thriller: Report |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-and-suhana-khan-to-team-up-for-sujoy-ghoshs-next-action-thriller-report/articleshow/101304069.cms |access-date=2025-09-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Initially titled ''King'', the film was scheduled to begin production in November 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan and daughter Suhana Khan to share screen in high-octane action thriller, shooting begins November 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-and-daughter-suhana-khan-to-share-screen-in-high-octane-action-thriller-shooting-begins-november-2024/articleshow/104530327.cms |access-date=2025-09-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan starrer Sujoy Ghosh film to kick-start from January, here's what it is titled |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-suhana-khan-starrer-sujoy-ghosh-film-to-kick-start-from-january-heres-what-it-is-titled/articleshow/105381854.cms |access-date=2025-09-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The title had previously been acquired by [[Sajid Nadiadwala]] for a planned project starring [[Hrithik Roshan]] and directed by [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]], which was later shelved; Nadiadwala subsequently transferred the rights to [[Red Chillies Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=10 January 2024 |title=Sajid Nadiadwala gives the title KING to Shah Rukh Khan for free; hopes to collaborate with him in the future |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sajid-nadiadwala-gives-title-king-shah-rukh-khan-free-hopes-collaborate-future |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=10 January 2024 }}</ref>

Filming was originally planned to take place between November 2024 and March 2025, allowing Khan to prioritize other commitments, including ''Tiger vs Pathaan''; however, these plans were not realized.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-18 |title=CONFIRMED! Shah Rukh Khan, daughter Suhana to share screen together in Sujoy Ghosh's next {{!}} Bollywood News – India TV |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-daughter-suhana-to-share-screen-together-in-sujoy-ghoshs-next-2023-10-18-898526 |access-date=2025-09-20 |website=India TV News |language=en}}</ref> The schedule was later revised to January 2025, but this too was postponed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2023-11-21 |title=Here's when SRK and Suhana Khan will kickstart shoot for Sujoy Ghosh's King; Siddharth Anand to take charge of action |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/entertainment/movie/heres-when-srk-and-suhana-khan-will-kickstart-shoot-for-sujoy-ghoshs-king-siddharth-anand-to-take-charge-of-action-scenes/na20231121141242146146766 |access-date=2025-09-20 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}</ref> In August 2024, Khan confirmed the project at the [[Locarno Film Festival]] in [[Switzerland]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-12 |title=Shah Rukh Khan confirms his next film 'King' with Sujoy Ghosh; says he is losing weight |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shah-rukh-khan-confirms-his-next-film-king-with-sujoy-ghosh-says-he-is-losing-weight/article68515357.ece |access-date=2025-09-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan on his upcoming movie 'King' with Sujoy Ghosh: 'It's a cool, massy, action-packed, emotional film' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-on-his-upcoming-movie-king-with-sujoy-ghosh-its-a-cool-massy-action-packed-emotional-film/articleshow/112533590.cms |access-date=2025-09-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In December 2024, Anand replaced Ghosh as director for undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 December 2024 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan's King to be helmed by Siddharth Anand and not Sujoy Ghosh: Report |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-and-suhana-khans-king-to-be-helmed-by-siddharth-anand-and-not-sujoy-ghosh-report-101734943226421.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-24 |title=Siddharth Anand replaces Sujoy Ghosh as director for SRK's King: Reports |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/siddharth-anand-replaces-sujoy-ghosh-director-shah-rukh-khan-king-stmp-2654749-2024-12-24 |access-date=2025-09-20 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The film is reportedly inspired by the 1994 French film ''[[Léon: The Professional]]''.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2024 |title=Shah Rukh and Suhana Khan starrer ‘King’ inspired by THIS Hollywood flick |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-and-suhana-khan-starrer-king-inspired-by-this-hollywood-flick/articleshow/108076635.cms |publisher=|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2024 |title=SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan & Suhana Khan's King is inspired by Leon: The Professional |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-shah-rukh-khan-suhana-khans-king-inspired-leon-professional |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=28 February 2024}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
Khan and his daughter Suhana were officially confirmed as part of the film in February 2024, marking Suhana’s theatrical debut following her appearance in ''[[The Archies (film)|The Archies]]'' (2023).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 February 2024 |first=Himesh |last=Mankad |title=EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan & Suhana Khan to start Sujoy Ghosh's King from May; Prep work begins |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-shah-rukh-khan-prep-work-begins-1281699 |work=Pinkvilla |date=26 February 2024 }}</ref> While early reports suggested that Khan would appear in an extended cameo, it was later clarified that he plays a full-fledged lead role.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 April 2024 |title=King to be a Shah Rukh Khan film with Suhana Khan as the parallel lead: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/king-shah-rukh-khan-film-suhana-khan-parallel-lead-report/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=18 April 2024 }}</ref> He is reportedly cast as a sleek, highly skilled assassin, with Suhana portraying his protégé—an apprentice navigating the dangerous world under his guidance.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=17 October 2024 |title=Shah Rukh Khan to play assassin in King: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-play-assassin-king-report |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=17 October 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=17 October 2024 |title=King: Shah Rukh Khan to play a professional assassin in his first film with daughter Suhana Khan? |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/king-shah-rukh-khan-to-play-a-professional-assassin-in-his-first-film-with-daughter-suhana-khan-101729174256108.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=17 October 2024 }}</ref> In July 2024, [[Abhishek Bachchan]] joined the project as the film’s primary antagonist.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 July 2024 |title=Shah Rukh Khan to face off against Abhishek Bachchan in Siddharth Anand's King directed by Sujoy Ghosh: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-face-off-abhishek-bachchan-sujoy-ghoshs-king-report/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=15 July 2024 }}</ref> [[Abhay Verma]] was cast in a pivotal role in August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=20 August 2024 |first=Himesh |last=Mankad |title=EXCLUSIVE: Abhay Verma joins Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan in Siddharth Anand's King |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-abhay-verma-joins-shah-rukh-khan-suhana-khan-and-abhishek-bachchan-in-siddharth-anands-king-1336824 |work=Pinkvilla |date=8 August 2024 }}</ref>

[[Deepika Padukone]] was confirmed in April 2025 after initially declining due to personal commitments.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=30 April 2025 |title=Deepika Padukone-SRK to reunite for 5th time in King, shooting details out: Report |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/deepika-padukone-shah-rukh-khan-to-reunite-for-5th-time-in-king-shooting-details-out-report-2717250-2025-04-30 |work=India Today |date=30 April 2025 }}</ref> During that period, the role had been offered to several leading actresses, including [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]], [[Sonam Bajwa]], [[Katrina Kaif]], and [[Preity Zinta]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 April 2025 |title=No Deepika Padukone in King with Shah Rukh Khan; Siddharth Anand in talks with Sonam Bajwa |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/no-deepika-padukone-king-shah-rukh-khan-siddharth-anand-talks-sonam-bajwa |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=8 April 2025 }}</ref> However, following scheduling adjustments and at Khan’s request, Padukone ultimately joined the film.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=30 April 2025 |title=BEHIND THE SCENES SCOOP: How Deepika Padukone came on board Shah Rukh Khan's King |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/behind-scenes-scoop-deepika-padukone-came-board-shah-rukh-khans-king |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=30 April 2025 }}</ref> In the same month, [[Arshad Warsi]] joined the cast.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 May 2025 |title=King BIG Update: Arshad Warsi Joins Shah Rukh Khan Film In Small But Pivotal Role; Actor Could Not Say No Because... |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/king-big-update-arshad-warsi-joins-shah-rukh-khan-film-in-small-but-pivotal-role-actor-could-not-say-no-because-article-151568299 |work=Times Now |date=5 May 2025 }}</ref> In May 2025, [[Anil Kapoor]] and [[Jackie Shroff]] joined the cast.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=14 May 2025 |title=Ram Lakhan duo Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor to reunite for SRK's King: Report |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ram-lakhan-duo-jackie-shroff-and-anil-kapoor-to-reunite-for-srks-king-report-2724783-2025-05-14 |website=India Today |date=14 May 2025 }}</ref> [[Rani Mukerji]] was also confirmed to play Suhana’s mother in the same month.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=17 May 2025 |title=King finds its 'Rani': Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji to reunite on-screen after 19 years for Suhana Khan-starrer King |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/shah-rukh-khan-rani-mukerji-to-reunite-in-king-to-play-suhana-khans-mom-in-comeback-deepika-padukone-also-on-board-101747480164204.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=17 May 2025 }}</ref>

In June 2025, [[Jaideep Ahlawat]], [[Raghav Juyal]], and [[Saurabh Shukla]] were confirmed to be part of the film.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=22 June 2025 |title=Jaideep Ahlawat confirms role in Shah Rukh Khan's King; says, "Who could say no to Shah Rukh Khan" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/jaideep-ahlawat-confirms-role-shah-rukh-khans-king-says-say-no-shah-rukh-khan |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=22 June 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 May 2025 |first=Himesh |last=Mankad |title=EXCLUSIVE: Raghav Juyal and Saurabh Shukla join Shah Rukh Khan on Siddharth Anand's King |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-raghav-juyal-and-saurabh-shukla-join-shah-rukh-khan-on-siddharth-anands-king-1389248 |work=Pinkvilla |date=24 May 2025 }}</ref> Later, in September 2025, [[Akshay Oberoi]] and [[Karanvir Malhotra]] joined the cast.<ref>{{cite web |title=Akshay Oberoi Confirms Joining Shah Rukh Khan In King: Said Yes Without Asking For Script {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/akshay-oberoi-confirms-joining-shah-rukh-khan-in-king-said-yes-without-asking-for-script-exclusive-article-152916321 |publisher= |date=29 September 2025 |access-date=10 October 2025|website=Times Now}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 September 2025 |title=Karanvir Malhotra Joins Shah Rukh Khan And Suhana Khan In King: Report |work=News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/karanvir-malhotra-joins-shah-rukh-khan-and-suhana-khan-in-king-report-ws-l-9591716.html }}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] was initially scheduled to begin in early 2025, but was delayed after Anand reworked the script.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 March 2025 |title=SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan's King shoot pushed to June; Siddharth Anand reworking on script to ensure a larger-than-life spectacle! |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-shah-rukh-khans-king-shoot-pushed-june-siddharth-anand-reworking-script-ensure-larger-life-spectacle |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=5 March 2025 }}</ref> Filming commenced in May 2025 at [[Mehboob Studio|Mehboob Studios]] in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=21 May 2025 |title=Suhana Khan and Abhay Verma begin 'King' movie shoot without Shah Rukh Khan; superstar to join production later |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/suhana-khan-and-abhay-verma-start-filming-king-without-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/121305974.cms |work=Times of India |date=21 May 2025 }}</ref> In June 2025, an action sequence set in a jail environment was shot at the same location with approximately 200 stunt performers, for which large-scale prison sets were constructed.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 June 2025 |title=SRK begins filming intense jail action scene for King with 200 stuntmen: Report |date=18 June 2025 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/shah-rukh-khan-begins-filming-intense-jail-action-scene-for-king-2742585-2025-06-18 |publisher=India Today}}</ref> During production, Juyal sustained a leg injury while performing stunt sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-05 |title=Raghav Juyal suffers injury while shooting for Shah Rukh Khan's 'King', source says 'He was in considerable pain and...' |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/raghav-juyal-suffers-injury-while-shooting-for-shah-rukh-khans-king-source-says-he-was-in-considerable-pain-and-13894564.html |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> In July 2025, Khan also suffered a muscular injury while filming action scenes at the Golden Tobacco Factory in [[Vile Parle]], Mumbai, and subsequently travelled to the [[United States]] for medical treatment, resulting in a brief delay in the schedule.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 July 2025 |title=Shah Rukh Khan sustains injury on King sets while filming action sequence |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/shah-rukh-khan-injured-during-shoot-of-next-release-king-while-attempting-action-sequence-sources-2758171-2025-07-19 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 July 2025 |title=SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan injured on the sets of King; advised to take a one-month break from work |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-shah-rukh-khan-injured-sets-king-advised-take-one-month-break-work |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=19 July 2025 }}</ref>

The second schedule began in September 2025 in [[Warsaw]], Poland.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 September 2025 |title=Siddharth Anand currently shooting Shah Rukh Khan starrer King in Poland, Arshad Warsi confirms role |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/siddharth-anand-currently-shooting-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-king-poland-arshad-warsi-confirms-role |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=5 September 2025 }}</ref> Warsi confirmed his participation by sharing a photograph from Warsaw’s [[Old Town, Warsaw|Old Town]] on social media, to which Anand responded with the comment “Welcome to the Kingdom”.<ref name="TOI_WarsiJoins">{{cite web |title='King': Arshad Warsi starts shooting for Shah Rukh Khan starrer in Poland - See Pic |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/king-arshad-warsi-starts-shooting-for-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-in-poland-see-pic/articleshow/123680292.cms |website=The Times of India |date=3 September 2025 |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> Filming resumed in December 2025 after a six-week break for Khan’s recovery.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 December 2025 |title=Shah Rukh Khan returns to filming King with action-heavy schedule from December 20 after six-week break: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-returns-filming-king-action-heavy-schedule-december-20-six-week-break-report/ |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> A large-scale action sequence featuring Khan and Bachchan, reportedly mounted on a budget of ₹50 crore, was subsequently filmed in Europe.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=29 January 2026 |title=SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan & Siddharth Anand film a jaw-dropping Rs. 50 crore action sequence for King |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-shah-rukh-khan-siddharth-anand-film-jaw-dropping-rs-50-crore-action-sequence-king |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> In March 2026, an eight-night long [[Vijayadashami]] action sequence involving Khan and Suhana was filmed at Ellora Studios, Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=6 March 2026 |title=Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan Complete Grand Vijayadashami Sequence In King |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-suhana-khan-complete-grand-vijayadashami-sequence-in-king-aa-ws-l-9946340.html |website=News18}}</ref> In April 2026, a desert sequence featuring Kapoor and Suhana was scheduled to be filmed in [[Dubai]]; however, it was cancelled due to the ongoing [[2026 Iran war|crisis in the Middle East]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=31 March 2026 |title=Dubai shoot cancelled for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King amid West Asia tensions: Report |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Mar/31/dubai-shoot-cancelled-for-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-king-amid-west-asia-tensions-report |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> The sequence was subsequently shifted to [[Mumbai]] for filming.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=30 March 2026 |title=Shoot of Shah Rukh Khan’s King in Dubai cancelled amid Middle East tensions, desert sequence shifted to Mumbai: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shoot-shah-rukh-khans-king-dubai-cancelled-amid-middle-east-tensions-desert-sequence-shifted-mumbai-report |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> In May 2026, filming relocated to [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]], where a song sequence featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone was shot.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=1 May 2026 |title=Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone seen holding hands in LEAKED King photos from Cape Town |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-seen-holding-hands-in-leaked-king-photos-from-cape-town/ |access-date=4 May 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
The film's soundtrack is composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]], replacing [[Siddharth Anand]]'s norm collaborator [[Vishal–Shekhar]], and marking the duo's first collaboration with [[Shah Rukh Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2026 |title=Sachin-Jigar Tease Big Surprise In Shah Rukh Khan Starrer King: ‘You’re Going To See Him Lip-Syncing…’ |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/sachin-jigar-tease-big-surprise-in-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-king-youre-going-to-see-him-lip-syncing-ws-l-9935572.html |access-date=28 April 2026 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> The [[film score]] is composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], marking his first collaboration with Anand and second with Khan after ''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |title=After Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan to reunite with music director Anirudh Ravichander for King: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-reunite-music-director-anirudh-ravichander-king-report/ |access-date=17 May 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

It was reported that British singer-songwriter [[Ed Sheeran]] contributed to a track for the film. This rumor began from Shah Rukh Khan's appearance in the music video "[[Sapphire (song)|Sapphire]]" by Sheeran and his related social media activity.<ref>{{cite web |last= |date=8 July 2025 |title=Did Ed Sheeran confirm he sang a Hindi song for Shah Rukh Khan's King? Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/did-ed-sheeran-confirm-he-sang-a-hindi-song-for-shah-rukh-khan-suhana-khan-siddharth-anand-king-sapphire-arijit-singh-101750219968190.html |access-date=9 July 2025 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = They Call Him King (King Theme)
| length1 = 1:15
| lyrics1 = Heisenberg
| extra1 = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
}}

== Marketing ==
In early October 2025, during ongoing filming, Anand posted a cryptic message, “Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.,” on [[X (social network)|X]]. The post, which did not explicitly reference the film, prompted speculation among fans that it signalled a countdown to the release of the film’s first look.<ref name="TimesNow_AnandTease">{{cite web |title=Did Siddharth Anand Tease King First Look With Cryptic Countdown Post On X? Shah Rukh Khan Fans Think So |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/did-siddharth-anand-tease-king-first-look-with-cryptic-countdown-post-on-x-shah-rukh-khan-fans-think-so-article-152972591/amp |website=Times Now |date=9 October 2025 |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> Around the same time, he also shared behind-the-scenes content on [[Instagram]], including an image of the crew taken during an early morning shoot.<ref name="Zoom_AnandHint">{{cite web |title=Did Siddharth Anand Hint at the First Look of King with a Mysterious Countdown on X? Fans of Shah Rukh Khan Believe So. |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/siddharth-anand-countdown-srk-first-look-article-152972968 |website=Zoom TV |date=10 October 2025 |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref>

The title reveal and first-look poster of the film were unveiled on 2 November 2025, coinciding with Khan’s 60th birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Darr Nahi, Dehshat Hoon': Shah Rukh Khan Unleashes Brutal Action In KING Title Reveal {{!}} Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/darr-nahi-dehshat-hoon-shah-rukh-khan-unleashes-brutal-action-in-king-title-reveal-watch-9674855.html |access-date=2 November 2025 |publisher=News18}}</ref> The poster showcased Khan in a distinctive salt-and-pepper look.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2 November 2025 |title=Shah Rukh Khan embraces salt and pepper hair in King, unveils first look on 60th birthday |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/shah-rukh-khan-embraces-salt-and-pepper-hair-in-king-unveils-first-look-on-60th-birthday-dar-nahi-dehshat-hun-101762067457414.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Prior to the official announcement, Anand teased the film’s release date on X through a series of cryptic tweets.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 January 2026 |title=Siddharth Anand’s cryptic post fuels speculation on Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announcement |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/siddharth-anands-cryptic-post-fuels-speculation-shah-rukh-khans-king-release-date-announcement |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> The release date was eventually confirmed on 24 December 2026 via an announcement video.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 January 2026 |title=King: Bloodied Shah Rukh Khan roars in action-packed teaser, film to release on Dec 24 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/king-bloodied-shah-rukh-khan-roars-in-action-packed-teaser-film-to-release-on-dec-24-10492580/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''King'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on 24 December 2026, coinciding with [[Christmas Eve]] with dubbed versions in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], [[Malayalam]], and [[English language|English]], in addition to its original Hindi language.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 January 2026 |title=Shah Rukh Khan starrer KING locks Christmas 2026 release; explosive new teaser take fan frenzy to the next level |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-king-locks-christmas-2026-release-explosive-new-teaser-take-fan-frenzy-next-level/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=24 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 January 2026 |title=‘King’: Shah Rukh Khan’s actioner gets release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/king-shah-rukh-khans-actioner-gets-release-date/article70546123.ece |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Shah Rukh Khan declares 'King' a pan-wold film; says Indian fans have 'taken me to places I thought was impossible' - WATCH |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-declares-king-a-pan-wold-film-says-indian-fans-have-taken-me-to-places-i-thought-was-impossible-watch/articleshow/114908300.cms|work=The Times of India |date=2 November 2024 |access-date=2 November 2025}}</ref>
=== Distribution ===
The film will be distributed in India by [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 April 2026|access-date=20 April 2026|title=SCOOP: Pen Marudhar secures Shah Rukh Khan-Siddharth Anand’s King in a whopping Rs. 250 crore theatrical deal|website=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/scoop-pen-marudhar-secures-shah-rukh-khan-siddharth-anands-king-in-a-whopping-rs-250-crore-theatrical-deal/}}</ref> while the overseas distribution will be handled by [[Yash Raj Films]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 February 2026|access-date=3 February 2026|website=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-king-goes-global-red-chillies-marflix-yrf-join-hands-international-release-christmas-2026/|title=Shah Rukh Khan starrer King goes global: Red Chillies, Marflix and YRF join hands for international release on Christmas 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|28228084|King}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|id=king}}

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King 2026 film - Revision history

Babakigadi123 at 21:38, 7 May 2026