ShahRukh Khan teams up with Siddharth Anand for King
What happens when Bollywood’s biggest superstar reunites with the mastermind behind Pathaan? ShahRukh Khan is all set to collaborate again with director Siddharth Anand for the highly anticipated action thriller film King.
Reports state that Sujoy Ghosh was to be the director, however the project has since undergone a creative shift, with Ghosh co-writing the story alongside Anand, Suresh Nair, and Sagar Pandya. Famous writer Abbas Tvrewala has also joined the team to elevate the film’s script.
The project, which has been in development for six months, promises groundbreaking action sequences, crafted in collaboration with internationally acclaimed stunt directors. The team plans to begin shooting in March 2025. With a six-to-seven-month schedule spanning multiple global locations, the makers expect the film to hit cinemas in 2026.
The Dunki actor will portray a don in the film, while his daughter Suhana Khan and actor Abhishek Bachchan are said to play significant roles. Thrilling action and a star-studded cast make King one of Bollywood’s most awaited films.
Earler, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is starring in the action – packed thriller ‘King,’ alongside his daughter Suhana Khan, the first time the duo will appear on screen together.
The film, directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Gauri Khan and Siddharth Anand, has generated plenty of buzz on social media. Shah Rukh Khan’s appearance in the film is particularly under scrutiny; according to some rumours, he will dress like a ‘Salt and Pepper’ character.
Viral images circulating on social media hint at SRK’s transformation, leaving fans more and more excited.
According to a recent report in Pinkvilla, Shah Rukh is set to portray the character of ‘Don’ in King, and the character will have some grey shades.
The official announcement is expected in September.
Earler, during the filming of 'Chak De! India' the star helped all the girls who were acting in the film. Vidya Malvade, who was part of the movie, said that there were 16 girls working together on the film, unsure about how much time they would get on screen.
Shah Rukh Khan extended support to all the actresses, boosting their confidence. Vidya Malvade, one of the actresses in the film, disclosed, "During filming, there were 16 girls working together. At that moment, all these girls felt uncertain about their screen time. It happens; perhaps it was meant to be. The girls used to say, 'I am in the middle, I need to stay ahead,' and it happened."
Vidya revealed that Shah Rukh Khan helped all the girls to maximize their roles in the film. She stated, “Shah Rukh proved himself to be a great superstar on the set. He is the owner of a very kind personality and treats the cast like his own team.”
