Is Shah Rukh Khan Taking On A Darker Role In ‘King’? Check Its Speculative Release Date And Other Details

Bollywood fans are in for a treat! Shah Rukh Khan is all set to star in an action-packed film titled King, reportedly to be sharing the screen for the first time with his daughter, Suhana Khan. The film will be directed by Pathaan filmmaker Siddharth Anand, and the shoot is expected to kick off this May in Mumbai.

According to the reports by Pinkvilla the first schedule has already begun and followed by shoots in the UAE and Europe. The source stated “It’s the first schedule of the film, which will begin at a studio in Mumbai. This will be followed by international schedules in the UAE and Europe. The team is extremely excited to begin this magnum opus, which is touted to be a one-of-its-kind action thriller, with SRK in shades of grey.” The film is reportedly to hit the big screen in between October and December 2026.

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On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in Dunki, the comedy drama also features Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani and Vicky Kaushal in the lead. The film is based on the illegal immigration technique  known as “Donkey Flight” which explores their unconventional journey shedding light on the hurdles encountered along the way.