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King 2026 film
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Promotional poster

Directed by Siddharth Anand


Produced by Template:Plainlist
Starring Template:Plainlist
Cinematography Satchith Paulose
Edited by Ruben
Music by Template:Ubl





Country India
Language Hindi
Budget Template:INR crore[1]


King is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language 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.[2] 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

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Production

Development

Following the commercial success of Pathaan (2023), reports emerged that Shah Rukh Khan would collaborate with director Sujoy Ghosh on an action thriller film.[3] The project, reportedly produced by Siddharth Anand and Gauri Khan, was also said to feature Suhana Khan in her feature film debut.[4] Initially titled King, the film was scheduled to begin production in November 2023.[5][6] The title had previously been acquired by Sajid Nadiadwala for a planned project starring Hrithik Roshan and directed by Kabir Khan, which was later shelved; Nadiadwala subsequently transferred the rights to Red Chillies Entertainment.[7]

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.[8] The schedule was later revised to January 2025, but this too was postponed.[9] In August 2024, Khan confirmed the project at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.[10][11] In December 2024, Anand replaced Ghosh as director for undisclosed reasons.[12][13] The film is reportedly inspired by the 1994 French film Léon: The Professional.[14][15]

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 (2023).[16] While early reports suggested that Khan would appear in an extended cameo, it was later clarified that he plays a full-fledged lead role.[17] He is reportedly cast as a sleek, highly skilled assassin, with Suhana portraying his protégé—an apprentice navigating the dangerous world under his guidance.[18][19] In July 2024, Abhishek Bachchan joined the project as the film’s primary antagonist.[20] Abhay Verma was cast in a pivotal role in August 2024.[21]

Deepika Padukone was confirmed in April 2025 after initially declining due to personal commitments.[22] During that period, the role had been offered to several leading actresses, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Bajwa, Katrina Kaif, and Preity Zinta.[23] However, following scheduling adjustments and at Khan’s request, Padukone ultimately joined the film.[24] In the same month, Arshad Warsi joined the cast.[25] In May 2025, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff joined the cast.[26] Rani Mukerji was also confirmed to play Suhana’s mother in the same month.[27]

In June 2025, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, and Saurabh Shukla were confirmed to be part of the film.[28][29] Later, in September 2025, Akshay Oberoi and Karanvir Malhotra joined the cast.[30][31]

Filming

Principal photography was initially scheduled to begin in early 2025, but was delayed after Anand reworked the script.[32] Filming commenced in May 2025 at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai.[33] 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.[34] During production, Juyal sustained a leg injury while performing stunt sequences.[35] 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.[36][37]

The second schedule began in September 2025 in Warsaw, Poland.[38] Warsi confirmed his participation by sharing a photograph from Warsaw’s Old Town on social media, to which Anand responded with the comment “Welcome to the Kingdom”.[39] Filming resumed in December 2025 after a six-week break for Khan’s recovery.[40] A large-scale action sequence featuring Khan and Bachchan, reportedly mounted on a budget of ₹50 crore, was subsequently filmed in Europe.[41] In March 2026, an eight-night long Vijayadashami action sequence involving Khan and Suhana was filmed at Ellora Studios, Mumbai.[42] 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 crisis in the Middle East.[43] The sequence was subsequently shifted to Mumbai for filming.[44] In May 2026, filming relocated to Cape Town, South Africa, where a song sequence featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone was shot.[45]

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.[46] The film score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, marking his first collaboration with Anand and second with Khan after Jawan (2023).[47]

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" by Sheeran and his related social media activity.[48]

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Marketing

In early October 2025, during ongoing filming, Anand posted a cryptic message, “Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.,” on 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.[49] 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.[50]

The title reveal and first-look poster of the film were unveiled on 2 November 2025, coinciding with Khan’s 60th birthday.[51] The poster showcased Khan in a distinctive salt-and-pepper look.[52] Prior to the official announcement, Anand teased the film’s release date on X through a series of cryptic tweets.[53] The release date was eventually confirmed on 24 December 2026 via an announcement video.[54]

Release

Theatrical

King is scheduled for a theatrical release on 24 December 2026, coinciding with Christmas Eve with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and English, in addition to its original Hindi language.[55][56][57]

Distribution

The film will be distributed in India by Pen Marudhar,[58] while the overseas distribution will be handled by Yash Raj Films.[59]

References

  1. ↑ SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan's King becomes India's costliest action film at Rs. 350 crores with 6 MEGA action sequences!. Bollywood Hungama(8 November 2025). Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  2. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan starrer King gears up for major European schedule in August. Bollywood Hungama(7 July 2025). Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  3. ↑ Sujoy Ghosh to direct Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan's upcoming thriller: Report. India Today(2023-06-27). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  4. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan to team up for Sujoy Ghosh's next action thriller: Report. The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  5. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan and daughter Suhana Khan to share screen in high-octane action thriller, shooting begins November 2024. The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  6. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan starrer Sujoy Ghosh film to kick-start from January, here's what it is titled. The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  7. ↑ Sajid Nadiadwala gives the title KING to Shah Rukh Khan for free; hopes to collaborate with him in the future(10 January 2024). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  8. ↑ CONFIRMED! Shah Rukh Khan, daughter Suhana to share screen together in Sujoy Ghosh's next | Bollywood News – India TV. India TV News(2023-10-18). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  9. ↑ Here's when SRK and Suhana Khan will kickstart shoot for Sujoy Ghosh's King; Siddharth Anand to take charge of action, Bharat, E. T. V.. ETV Bharat News(2023-11-21). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  10. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan confirms his next film 'King' with Sujoy Ghosh; says he is losing weight. The Hindu(2024-08-12). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  11. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan on his upcoming movie 'King' with Sujoy Ghosh: 'It's a cool, massy, action-packed, emotional film'. The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  12. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan's King to be helmed by Siddharth Anand and not Sujoy Ghosh: Report. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  13. ↑ Siddharth Anand replaces Sujoy Ghosh as director for SRK's King: Reports. India Today(2024-12-24). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  14. ↑ Shah Rukh and Suhana Khan starrer ‘King’ inspired by THIS Hollywood flick. The Times of India(28 February 2024). Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  15. ↑ SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan & Suhana Khan's King is inspired by Leon: The Professional(28 February 2024). Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  16. ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan & Suhana Khan to start Sujoy Ghosh's King from May; Prep work begins, Mankad, Himesh(26 February 2024). Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  17. ↑ King to be a Shah Rukh Khan film with Suhana Khan as the parallel lead: Report(18 April 2024). Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  18. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan to play assassin in King: Report(17 October 2024). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  19. ↑ King: Shah Rukh Khan to play a professional assassin in his first film with daughter Suhana Khan?(17 October 2024). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  20. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan to face off against Abhishek Bachchan in Siddharth Anand's King directed by Sujoy Ghosh: Report. Bollywood Hungama(15 July 2024). Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  21. ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Abhay Verma joins Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan in Siddharth Anand's King, Mankad, Himesh(8 August 2024). Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  22. ↑ Deepika Padukone-SRK to reunite for 5th time in King, shooting details out: Report(30 April 2025). Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  23. ↑ No Deepika Padukone in King with Shah Rukh Khan; Siddharth Anand in talks with Sonam Bajwa(8 April 2025). Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  24. ↑ BEHIND THE SCENES SCOOP: How Deepika Padukone came on board Shah Rukh Khan's King(30 April 2025). Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  25. ↑ King BIG Update: Arshad Warsi Joins Shah Rukh Khan Film In Small But Pivotal Role; Actor Could Not Say No Because...(5 May 2025). Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  26. ↑ Ram Lakhan duo Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor to reunite for SRK's King: Report. India Today(14 May 2025). Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  27. ↑ King finds its 'Rani': Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji to reunite on-screen after 19 years for Suhana Khan-starrer King(17 May 2025). Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  28. ↑ Jaideep Ahlawat confirms role in Shah Rukh Khan's King; says, "Who could say no to Shah Rukh Khan"(22 June 2025). Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  29. ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Raghav Juyal and Saurabh Shukla join Shah Rukh Khan on Siddharth Anand's King, Mankad, Himesh(24 May 2025). Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  30. ↑ Akshay Oberoi Confirms Joining Shah Rukh Khan In King: Said Yes Without Asking For Script | Exclusive. Times Now(29 September 2025). Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  31. ↑ Karanvir Malhotra Joins Shah Rukh Khan And Suhana Khan In King: Report. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  32. ↑ SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan's King shoot pushed to June; Siddharth Anand reworking on script to ensure a larger-than-life spectacle!(5 March 2025). Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  33. ↑ Suhana Khan and Abhay Verma begin 'King' movie shoot without Shah Rukh Khan; superstar to join production later(21 May 2025). Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  34. ↑ SRK begins filming intense jail action scene for King with 200 stuntmen: Report. India Today(18 June 2025). Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  35. ↑ Raghav Juyal suffers injury while shooting for Shah Rukh Khan's 'King', source says 'He was in considerable pain and...'. Firstpost(2025-06-05). Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  36. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan sustains injury on King sets while filming action sequence. India Today. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  37. ↑ SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan injured on the sets of King; advised to take a one-month break from work. Bollywood Hungama(19 July 2025). Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  38. ↑ Siddharth Anand currently shooting Shah Rukh Khan starrer King in Poland, Arshad Warsi confirms role. Bollywood Hungama(5 September 2025). Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  39. ↑ 'King': Arshad Warsi starts shooting for Shah Rukh Khan starrer in Poland - See Pic. The Times of India(3 September 2025). Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  40. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan returns to filming King with action-heavy schedule from December 20 after six-week break: Report. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  41. ↑ SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan & Siddharth Anand film a jaw-dropping Rs. 50 crore action sequence for King. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  42. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan Complete Grand Vijayadashami Sequence In King. News18. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  43. ↑ Dubai shoot cancelled for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King amid West Asia tensions: Report. Cinema Express. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  44. ↑ Shoot of Shah Rukh Khan’s King in Dubai cancelled amid Middle East tensions, desert sequence shifted to Mumbai: Report. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  45. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone seen holding hands in LEAKED King photos from Cape Town. Bollywood Hungama(1 May 2026). Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  46. ↑ Sachin-Jigar Tease Big Surprise In Shah Rukh Khan Starrer King: ‘You’re Going To See Him Lip-Syncing…’. News18(28 February 2026). Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  47. ↑ After Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan to reunite with music director Anirudh Ravichander for King: Report. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  48. ↑ Did Ed Sheeran confirm he sang a Hindi song for Shah Rukh Khan's King? Watch. Hindustan Times(8 July 2025). Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  49. ↑ Did Siddharth Anand Tease King First Look With Cryptic Countdown Post On X? Shah Rukh Khan Fans Think So. Times Now(9 October 2025). Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  50. ↑ Did Siddharth Anand Hint at the First Look of King with a Mysterious Countdown on X? Fans of Shah Rukh Khan Believe So.. Zoom TV(10 October 2025). Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  51. ↑ 'Darr Nahi, Dehshat Hoon': Shah Rukh Khan Unleashes Brutal Action In KING Title Reveal | Watch. News18. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  52. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan embraces salt and pepper hair in King, unveils first look on 60th birthday. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  53. ↑ Siddharth Anand’s cryptic post fuels speculation on Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announcement. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  54. ↑ King: Bloodied Shah Rukh Khan roars in action-packed teaser, film to release on Dec 24. The Indian Express. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  55. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan starrer KING locks Christmas 2026 release; explosive new teaser take fan frenzy to the next level. Bollywood Hungama(24 January 2026). Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  56. ↑ ‘King’: Shah Rukh Khan’s actioner gets release date. The Hindu. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  57. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan declares 'King' a pan-wold film; says Indian fans have 'taken me to places I thought was impossible' - WATCH(2 November 2024). Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  58. ↑ SCOOP: Pen Marudhar secures Shah Rukh Khan-Siddharth Anand’s King in a whopping Rs. 250 crore theatrical deal. Bollywood Hungama(20 April 2026). Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  59. ↑ Shah Rukh Khan starrer King goes global: Red Chillies, Marflix and YRF join hands for international release on Christmas 2026. Bollywood Hungama(3 February 2026). Retrieved 3 February 2026.

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