The excitement for Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming project ‘King’ is officially hitting fever pitch, and even industry heavyweights are joining the hype train. Filmmaker Karan Johar recently took to his Instagram Stories to share the film’s gritty new poster, hailing the superstar as “The ONE and Only KING.” He wasn’t the only one buzzing; Ananya Panday also chimed in, calling the film a perfect “Christmas present for everyone” while sharing the poster with heart-eyed emojis.
Shah Rukh Khan sent his fandom into a frenzy earlier this week by unveiling a striking first look just days before his 61st birthday. The poster showcases the actor in a raw, vengeful avatar, emerging from a tunnel of flames while wielding a gun. With an unbuttoned shirt revealing a bloodied chest, the look promises a high-octane, intense action spectacle. SRK leaned into the mystery with his caption, “Aaj phir yaad aaya…Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon…#KING,” leaving fans dissecting what this character might have in store.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘King’ is set to dominate the box office with a major theatrical release on December 24, 2026. The project marks a highly anticipated reunion between Khan and Anand following the massive success of ‘Pathaan’. The star-studded cast includes Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, with reports suggesting that Bollywood icons Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor Khan will also make special appearances in the film.