King date announcement video is Shah Rukh Khan’s Baazigar and Darr days reminder - Find Out
Shah Rukh Khan's villain days from the 90s films Baazigar and Darr are back, courtesy his recently unveiled King date announcement video!
Last Updated: 08.09 PM, Jan 24, 2026
King's date has finally been announced. The movie is up for release on Christmas 2026. Shah Rukh Khan fans, although disappointed with the release date, were more than happy when they saw the announcement video. This is especially because they were transported back to the 90s Shah Rukh who literally defined, "Darr nahi, dehshath hoon." The superstar started his career by playing negative roles like Darr and Baazigar and one promo from King itself reminded them of both.
How did King date announcement video remind SRK fans of Darr?
"The eyes, chico. They never lie." If that statement held true, it would be apt for Shah Rukh Khan's expressions in both Darr as well as King date announcement. The eye expression speaks volumes of the rage within. It is purely an SRK thing.
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How did the latest King promo remind fans of Baazigar?
Blood in Shah Rukh Khan's hands as he holds an expression between fear and anger is something that he managed back in 1993 with Baazigar. It is also something that holds the King announcement video together. That, ladies and gentlemen, is how SRK manages to transport you back to his villian era.
Why is Shah Rukh Khan known as the King of Romance if his villain era was golden?
Shah Rukh Khan started his career as an anti-hero but also managed to prove his versatility with his romantic roles. While every actor entered the industry to be the 'hero,' SRK chose to tell the story of the one who turned the 'villain.' That is what set him apart and up for the tag of a superstar. Once loud roles became common, SRK shifted to being the soft lover in movies. Soon, Salman Khan gained the tag of action hero, Aamir Khan became perfectionist and SRK became the ultimate 'King of Romance.' Despite facing challenges over the years, he is still the undisputed King when it comes to romance in Hindi movies.
King FAQs:
Q: What is the release date for Shah Rukh Khan’s movie King?
A: King is officially scheduled for a global theatrical release on December 24, 2026, coinciding with the Christmas holiday weekend. This date marks exactly three years since the release of Shah Rukh Khan’s last major collaboration with director Siddharth Anand, Pathaan.
Q: Is King a remake of the movie Léon: The Professional?
A: Yes, reports indicate that King is an action-driven drama inspired by the 1994 French classic Léon: The Professional. In this adaptation, Shah Rukh Khan plays a seasoned underworld assassin who takes his daughter, played by Suhana Khan, under his wing as a protégé.
Q: Who is the villain in the movie King?
A: Abhishek Bachchan has been cast as the primary antagonist in King. He is set to face off against Shah Rukh Khan in what is being described as a high-stakes, intense rivalry. The film also features a massive supporting cast including Jaideep Ahlawat and Raghav Juyal in significant roles.