‘King’: Shah Rukh Khan’s actioner gets release date
Directed by ‘Pathaan’ director Siddharth Anand, the upcoming film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead
Published - January 24, 2026 05:28 pm IST
Shah Rukh Khan in ‘King’ | Photo Credit: @iamsrk/X
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming actioner, King, finally has a release date. The Siddharth Anand directorial will be released in theatres on December 24 this year, the superstar announced on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
A short promo was unveiled to make the announcement which features Shah Rukh standing atop a snow-capped mountain. “It is time to roar,” the text proclaims. Then, Shah Rukh makes a stylised landing from a glass ceiling and dons an intense look, covered in some blood. The promo ends with the superstar raising his fist to punch someone.
#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas#ItsKingTime#KingDateAnnouncementpic.twitter.com/a60zM0pc1s
Earlier, a teaser of the film was released which gave a glimpse into its high-octane, bloody world of action.
King has Deepika Padukone starring as the female lead, marking her sixth collaboration with Shah Rukh. Notably, the superstar’s daughter, Suhana Khan, actor Jaideep Ahlawat and Akshay Oberoi will also play pivotal roles in the film.
King is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.
Published - January 24, 2026 05:28 pm IST
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