Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited film King will go on floors in January 2026, and the fans have been eagerly waiting for this one! Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, an action-packed entertainer brings back the superstar to the big screen while marking the arrival of his daughter Suhana Khan one is sure to capture headlines in Bollywood. News came breaking on Peepingmoon.com, and there was something extra special about it: Abhishek Bachchan confirmed joining the cast to face off against SRK in what promises to be an epic showdown. Set for Eid 2026 release, all signs point toward a blockbuster movie.
Action and Drama: A Perfect Blend
To be promising in an electrifying mix of drama and action, the movie follows underworld mentor Shah Rukh Khan as he guides his protégée, Suhana Khan. The shoot’s schedule will first begin with a hectic schedule in Mumbai followed by a long stretch in Europe. According to reports, the team here has carefully scouted locations all over Europe to find places that have not been used before to give the movie a fresh cinematic feel.
According to a source close to the production, “The first schedule will start in Mumbai this January, followed by a marathon shoot across Europe. The idea is to shoot at real locations to bring a unique authenticity to the action sequences. With Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, King aims to establish a new form of action in Bollywood.”
SRK’s Grand Eid Return
King, after this one film, was the last movie released by Shah Rukh Khan on Eid, way back with the historic hit Chennai Express. Now it’s a whole decade later, and the King of Bollywood will return to reclaim the Eid box office. Meanwhile, sources suggest that the team is targeting wrap-up shoots by either August or September 2025, just in time to strike its gold at Eid 2026. That return of the festive period slot wherein SRK reigned supreme, to say the least-would get the people excited.
“There is no other perfect release for Eid than King,” said a source. “It’s a grand spectacle and a high-octane entertainer. Given that the shoot timelines will be sorted accordingly, makers are confident they would hit the Eid 2026 slot release, marking Shah Rukh Khan’s glorious return to the festival period.”
Suhana Khan Takes Over the MSM Screens
One of the most promising parts of King is that it casts Shah Rukh Khan opposite his real daughter, Suhana Khan, who plays a leading role as his protégée. People are waiting with bated breath to catch a glimpse of the father-daughter duo on screen, mainly because of this dark underworld backdrop. Consequently, Suhana’s role will give her solid ground in Bollywood, and this film’s very prospect of her performing opposite her father has already brought the nation heaving with excitement.
Clash of the Titans: SRK vs. Abhishek Bachchan
If there was one more reason to be excited about the film, it would be Shah Rukh Khan’s nemesis – Abhishek Bachchan. The screen clash between these two veterans will be one of the movie highlights – promising great dramatic conflicts and action sequences. Already, excitement for the film has begun, as fans believe that the entry of Abhishek into the movie will bring out the intense passion and ferocity in the movie.
Red Chillies Entertainment Steers the Rein
Production house – Red Chillies Entertainment. King is going to be a visual extravaganza. With Sujoy Ghosh as the director, who has immense flair in the narration of well-crafted stories and great drama, the movie will break all dimensions for action and drama.
While King prepares for the premiere of its floors, Shah Rukh Khan’s fans are already set for the much-awaited Pathaan 2 with the superstar continuing his chain of super hits with King pending to dot the Eid of 2026. Shah Rukh Khan is all set to reign in the box once again as he delivers a larger-than-life cinematic experience that his fans have been eagerly waiting to see for a long time and that too during Eid.
Reel in for the ultimate ride with King on top and at center stage as Bollywood launches its greatest spectacle.
Source: Peepingmoon.com
