Siddharth Anand has opened up about the expectations surrounding Shah Rukh Khan’s King and why he is not chasing a blockbuster formula. The film is locked for a December 24, 2026 release date.
As Fighter completes two years since its release, director Siddharth Anand reflects on the film’s emotional impact, calls it his ‘best work’, and thanks fans for their continued love. The filmmaker also hints at raising the bar with Shah Rukh Khan starrer King, which is set for a Christmas 2026 release.
The wait is over as Shah Rukh Khan’s King confirms a Christmas release with a power-packed new unit. Siddharth Anand’s directorial is shaping up to be Bollywood’s biggest event film of the year.
In an exclusive update, Anil Kapoor will be sporting a never seen before bald look in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action thriller King. This marks a dramatic transformation for the actor who is known for his youthful appearance and iconic hairstyle.
Director Siddharth Anand has begun teasing the release date of Shah Rukh Khan starrer King through cryptic tweets. Over three days, he posted "And," "the date," and "is," building anticipation for a major announcement. Industry sources suggest Christmas 2026 as the likely release window with an official confirmation expected within 48 hours.
Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan will have a shirtless showdown in the climax of King. Director Siddharth Anand has asked both stars to get in their best physical shape ever. The faceoff will be on the lines of Salman Khan and Sonu Sood in Dabangg.
Shah Rukh Khan’s KING Sparks Fresh Release Date Speculation After Siddharth Anand’s Cryptic ‘the date’ Tweets
Shah Rukh Khan’s King has topped IMDb’s Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2026 list, beating Ramayana and Jana Nayagan. The Siddharth Anand directorial captured global attention with over 250 million monthly users determining the rankings.
Shah Rukh Khan was spotted outside a dubbing studio while working on King. Fans went crazy over the superstar’s new look featuring tattoos and six pack abs, calling it a new SRK experience. The neck tattoo and gangster era vibes have created massive buzz on social media.
Akshay Oberoi opened up about working with Shah Rukh Khan in King. The actor called SRK an institution and praised his discipline, humility, and professionalism. Oberoi revealed that working alongside the superstar has been a huge learning experience and a childhood dream fulfilled.
Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to resume shooting for Siddharth Anand’s highly anticipated action thriller King on December 20 at Film City, Goregaon. After a brief six week break, the superstar will dive into the film’s most demanding and action driven schedule featuring stylized combat sequences.
Pathaan director Siddharth Anand allegedly took a dig at Telugu producer Naga Vamsi with a now-deleted tweet following Dhurandhar’s success. When a user shared Vamsi’s old comment about Bollywood making films for Juhu-Bandra, Anand replied that the producer is somewhere unable to sleep.
