2026 just got bigger: SRK’s ‘King’ reserves prime spot for release

Shah Rukh Khan has officially begun filming for King, a new feature directed by Siddharth Anand. The shoot reportedly kicked off at Mehboob Studios, marking the beginning of what is being positioned as one of Bollywood’s most ambitious projects.

The ensemble cast includes Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma. According to trade sources, King is scheduled for a theatrical release on Gandhi Jayanti next year, aligning with a long holiday weekend. The release falls on a Friday, offering a strategic advantage in terms of footfall and revenue.

The timing of the release seems to have been selected with commercial momentum in mind. Given Shah Rukh Khan’s recent box office success, insiders believe this film is poised for significant opening numbers. Industry analysts view the date as an opportunity to replicate the massive success Pathaan enjoyed when SRK and Siddharth Anand last worked together.

The project has generated consistent buzz for several reasons. One is the presence of Suhana Khan, who is taking on a prominent role alongside her father for the first time on the big screen. Another is the reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, a pairing that has delivered multiple hits in the past. Sources indicate that Mukerji’s part, while brief, plays a critical role in the narrative.

There’s been no official announcement from the producers or the actors about plot details or genre specifics. However, the scale of the production and the collection of actors involved suggest a film with a wide canvas and significant dramatic stakes.

With production underway and a release date now on the calendar, King moves one step closer to becoming a major fixture in the upcoming Bollywood slate. Further updates, including stills and trailers, are expected in the coming months.

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