Will Shah Rukh Khan's King surpass Fighter craze? Siddharth Anand shares
Shah Rukh Khan's King is all set to be released on December 24, 2026. Recently, director Siddharth Anand shared that he is aiming to raise the bar with King than his previous films.
Last Updated: 12.00 PM, Jan 27, 2026
King (2026) is an upcoming high-octane, stylish action-thriller directed by Siddharth Anand, featuring Shah Rukh Khan. The movie will hit cinemas on December 24, 2026. Amid this, Anand celebrated his film Fighter’s 2 years of release and promised that King will raise the bar high.
Siddharth Anand on King
Taking to hisX account, Siddharth Anand celebrated 2 years of the release of Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. While celebrating it, Anand also shared that King will raise the bar high.
He wrote, "2 years of my best work. FIGHTER. The film I’m so proud of. Seeing so many scenes on my timeline reminded how beautiful those 2 scenes were. The scene between Patty and Saachi at the cemetery. And the scene with Minni and her father. Both the most emotional scenes I’ve ever shot. Will remain the most timeless. For me. Thank you for the love. Now. Time to better it. KING."
What's the plot of King
King is a highly anticipated 2026 Hindi action-thriller directed by Siddharth Anand, featuring Shah Rukh Khan. Reportedly, he is a deadly, seasoned assassin mentoring a young woman (played by his daughter Suhana Khan) through a dangerous, crime-ridden world. The stylish gangster drama, rumoured to be an adaptation of Léon: The Professional, stars Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist.
Who is in the cast of King?
King stars Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, Rani Mukerji, and others.
Meanwhile, Anirudh Ravichander comes on board as the composer for the score and soundtrack, further raising expectations. The excitement grew as rumours of international music collaborations were heard, one of which reportedly involved British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
King FAQs:
Q: What is the release date for Shah Rukh Khan’s movie King?
A: King will hit cinemas on December 24, 2026, coinciding with the Christmas holiday weekend.
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.
Q: Who is the villain in the movie King?
A: Abhishek Bachchan has been cast as the primary antagonist in King.