Shah Rukh Khan and Anubhav Sinha tried to introduce sci-fi to India back in 2011 with Ra.One but the movie was not accepted - will things change this time?

Last Updated: 07.13 PM, Nov 03, 2025
Shah Rukh Khan, the Bollywood superstar, was on a back-to-back blockbuster spree when he tried to experiment with a new film. The actor introduced the sci-fi movie Ra. One to Indian audiences. The film, which was ahead of its time, was mostly panned by the viewers and became one of his Box Office failures. SRK, who unveiled his next movie as Siddharth Anand's King, has now hinted at the movie's sequel while celebrating his 60th birthday with the fans. Here's everything he said...

"I was expecting it to start a new trend," SRK said at the event, adding, "Maybe there were things like PlayStation, video games, or iPads- that people weren’t so familiar with back then. Now we know much more about all that. Everyone has a smartphone now. Back then, it wasn’t like that. Today, it would probably be more acceptable."
The actor confirmed that if Anubhav Sinha is open to the idea of Ra. One sequel, he would like to work on it. "So yes, if Anubhav ever decides to… because he's the one who made it, and I think only he can make it again. We worked really hard on it. And God willing, if the time ever feels right, we might do it again. It's easier now anyway," SRK shared.
Shah Rukh Khan made his 60th birthday more special by sharing not one but two glimpses from King. The actor first shared the title reveal promo, which already caught fans' attention. Within a few hours, he dropped the second surprise in King's first look. Thus, fans tagged the event itself as #SRKDay and celebrated the 'King' of Bollywood's birthday royally.
Meanwhile, Ra. One is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Lite with a top up to your existing OTTplay Premium pack.
Q: What is the title of Shah Rukh Khan's new film?
A: The official title of Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated next film is KING.
Q: When is the release date for the movie KING?
A: KING is scheduled for a 2026 theatrical release.
Q: Who is directing Shah Rukh Khan's film KING?
A: KING is being directed and produced by Siddharth Anand, who previously directed Shah Rukh Khan in the blockbuster film Pathaan.