There are some films in the history of Indian cinema for which the audience waits for years. The upcoming action drama “King” directed by Siddharth Anand is one of those films. The combination of Shah Rukh Khan’s magical charisma and Siddharth Anand’s style is all set to make this film one of the most awaited releases of 2026. The film not only promises a high-energy cinematic experience, but also features a never-before-seen cast of old and rising Bollywood stars.
The Confluence of Stars in “King”
In a recent interview with Hindi Rush, veteran actor and filmmaker Saurabh Shukla made several interesting revelations about the grand scale of the film. He told that the casting of “King” is so big that it includes almost 70 percent of the entire film industry. Emphasizing the scale of casting, Saurabh said, “It’s not just me, it’s 70 per cent of the film industry in King. Every big name, they’re all in it.”
These stars will be in lead roles in the film
According to reports, superstar Shahrukh Khan is with his daughter Suhana Khan in the film. This will be Suhana’s first film on the big screen after “The Archies”. Reports suggest that the film stars talented actors like Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukherjee, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat and Raghav Juyal. Saurabh Shukla described his experience of working with Shahrukh Khan on the sets as very good and praised his personality and charm. He also assured that his role in the film will be memorable for the audience.
Powerful avatar of Shahrukh Khan
Siddharth Anand’s “King” is a powerful action-thriller. Reports suggest that Shahrukh Khan will be seen playing the role of a dangerous don, who is involved in the dark world of crime. The story of the film not only has tremendous action but also has deep emotional aspects. Shahrukh Khan’s character will be seen pulling Suhana Khan out of difficult challenges and dangerous situations. With multiple timelines and a huge cast, “King” promises to deliver a perfect mix of style, action and drama. The film will hit theaters on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026.
Saurabh Shukla’s recent journey
While talking about “King”, it is also important to talk about Saurabh Shukla’s recent work. He was last seen in “Jolly LLB 3”, released on September 19, 2025. In this courtroom comedy-drama directed by Subhash Kapoor, he once again revived his popular and funny character of Justice Sunderlal Tripathi. The Jugalbandi of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi in the film won the hearts of the audience. Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao and Annu Kapoor also gave great performances. “Jolly LLB 3” was not only a critics’ favorite but was also a box office success. With a worldwide gross of approximately ₹170.8 crore (approximately ₹170.8 crore), it became the most successful film in the history of the franchise.
