Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 61st birthday today, November 2, and fans across the globe are celebrating the occasion for the superstar known as the King of Bollywood. While the actor continues to enjoy an extraordinary rapport with his audience, there is another reason why his fans have so much to look forward to.
After his last big-screen outing in Donkey, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next theatrical release, King. The upcoming action thriller has already generated a lot of buzz, with a stellar ensemble cast, some much-awaited on-screen reunions and, most importantly, his first film with daughter Suhana Khan.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, the king It is going to be one of the biggest projects of Shah Rukh Khan’s career. Here’s everything you need to know about the film.
1. Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan’s first film together
One of the biggest highlights of the king Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan are coming together. The film marks their first on-screen collaboration. Suhana, who made her acting debut with The Archies, will share screen space with her father for the first time, making it a special project for the Khan family as well as their fans.
2. Deepika Padukone reunites with SRK
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan are back together, and their pairing is already creating excitement. The two have given many memorable films together, including Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathan And young. A glimpse of their chemistry in the recently released song I will see you has only increased the expectation.
3. Reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor
Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have yet another exciting reunion. The actors have reportedly shot a special opening song in Mumbai, bringing them together after almost 15 years. Ra.One. The high-energy number is said to feature several members of the film’s cast and is styled on its lines. Diwangi Diwangi from Om Shanti Om.
4. Abhishek Bachchan as antagonist
Adding another interesting dimension to the film is Abhishek Bachchan, who is reportedly playing Shah Rukh Khan’s rival. The film also features an impressive ensemble cast including Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Raghav Jual, Jaideep Ahlawat and Abhay Varma.
5. A huge action spectacle
After Pathan and Jawan, Shahrukh Khan is returning to the action genre with another massive entertainer. Reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 450 crore, it is expected to be the most expensive film of King’s career.
The film went on floors in May 2025 and reportedly involves over 150 days of shooting, elaborate action sequences and international stunt teams. The production traveled to various locations including Cape Town in South Africa, Poland, Georgia and Mumbai.
Interestingly, Cape Town also served as the backdrop for the romantic trek Tu Mil Jae, which was filmed at scenic locations such as Camps Bay, Maiden’s Cove and V&A Waterfront.
6. When does the king release?
Officially announced in November 2024, King is slated to hit theaters on December 24, 2026.
An ambitious action thriller with Shah Rukh Khan at the center of a father-daughter collaboration and several much-awaited reunions, the film is already one of the most anticipated releases of the year.