Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action thriller ‘King’ is reportedly being made on a budget of Rs 450 crore, potentially making it the most expensive film of his career. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is set to bring together a star-studded cast, several familiar screen pairings and Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan in her first film alongside her father.
According to NDTV, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 24 December, 2026. ‘King’ marks the first on-screen collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan. Suhana made her acting debut in ‘The Archies’. Their appearance together in the upcoming film has added to the anticipation among fans.
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan are set to share the screen again after working together in films such as ‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Chennai Express’, ‘Happy New Year’, ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’. A glimpse of their pairing in the song ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ has further fuelled interest in the film.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are also reuniting nearly 15 years after ‘Ra One’. Reports suggest they have filmed a special introductory song in Mumbai. The ensemble number is said to draw inspiration from ‘Deewangi Deewang’, the popular song from ‘Om Shanti Om’.
Abhishek Bachchan is reportedly set to play the antagonist opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film’s ensemble cast also includes Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Raghav Juyal, Jaideep Ahlawat and Abhay Verma.
Following ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’, Shah Rukh Khan is returning to action with another reportedly large-scale production. The film went on floors in May 2025 and has involved more than 150 days of shooting, according to reports.
The production has reportedly filmed in Cape Town, Poland, Georgia and Mumbai, with international stunt teams involved in its action sequences. Cape Town also provided the setting for the romantic song ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’, filmed at locations including Camps Bay, Maiden’s Cove and the V&A Waterfront.
Officially announced in November 2024, ‘King’ is scheduled to reach cinemas on 24 December, 2026. With its reported Rs 450 crore budget, father-daughter pairing and several high-profile reunions, the film is shaping up to be one of Shah Rukh Khan’s biggest projects yet.
