Kareena Kapoor has fuelled speculation about a reunion with Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming film King, sharing a dance-themed photograph of the two actors and hinting at something special on 24 December 2026.
According to Hindustan Times, Kareena posted the black-and-white silhouette on Instagram on Shah Rukh’s 61st birthday. The image shows the two actors facing each other, seemingly poised to dance, with dramatic lighting in the background. Although she did not explain the significance of the date or confirm a collaboration, reports have suggested that the pair could reunite for a special song in King.
Kareena accompanied the picture with a birthday message for the superstar, calling him the “forever Ruler of the kingdom”.
The post has prompted speculation about the nature of their next collaboration. The two actors have previously shared screen space in films including Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Ra.One and Asoka, as well as a special song in Don.
The post came as the makers of King stepped up promotion for the film. They released its first song, Tu Mil Jaaye, featuring Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone, at midnight on 2 November.
The song arrived a week after the makers unveiled a new poster, offering fans another glimpse of the film.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is backed by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Siddharth and Mamta Anand’s Marflix Pictures. The film reportedly draws inspiration from the 1994 French film Léon: The Professional, starring Jean Reno.
The story is said to follow an ageing, feared assassin, played by Shah Rukh, and his young protégé, portrayed by his daughter Suhana Khan.
The film features a large ensemble cast, including Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi and Raghav Juyal. Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor Khan are also set to make special appearances.
King is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 24 December 2026. It will mark Shah Rukh’s return to the big screen after Dunki in 2023. That year, he had three releases: Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki.
