In a much-anticipated return to the silver screen, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to enthrall audiences with his upcoming action-packed venture, “King”, poised to be one of the most significant events in Indian cinema for 2025. Directed by the acclaimed Sujoy Ghosh and featuring adrenaline-pumping sequences under the direction of Siddharth Anand, “King” also marks the highly anticipated cinematic debut of Shah Rukh’s daughter, Suhana Khan.
According to reports from Times of India, “King” boasts an impressive budget of INR 2 billion and is currently undergoing intensive pre-production phases under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment. The creative team, dedicatedly refining the script and meticulously planning the film’s grandiose visuals and intricate action set-pieces, is poised to set new benchmarks in the action genre.
Sources close to Bollywood Hungama have revealed that “King” is envisioned as a groundbreaking action extravaganza, aiming to revolutionise the genre by seamlessly blending real action with state-of-the-art VFX. This ambitious vision has led to a collaboration with top-tier international stunt coordinators, ensuring a global standard of action thrills that will captivate audiences worldwide.
Production is scheduled to commence in May, spanning over five months with plans for a premiere by the end of 2025. Beyond marking Shah Rukh Khan’s significant comeback following his last appearance in “Dunki”, “King” also serves as a platform to introduce Suhana Khan in a pivotal role, following her acclaimed debut in Zoya Akhtar’s “The Archies,” which garnered attention and praise upon its release on OTT platforms.
