After the monumental success of “Pathaan” and “Jawan,” the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, returns to the action genre with the highly anticipated film “King,” directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Siddharth Anand. Bollywood Hungama has revealed that both Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan will commence filming for “King” in January 2025, with the picturesque backdrop of Europe and a slated release in 2026.

In “King,” Shah Rukh Khan will play the male lead, with Suhana Khan adopting the role of his protégé. The film will see them team up against the antagonist, portrayed by Abhishek Bachchan, in what promises to be a thrilling action spectacle. Insiders disclosed that Shah Rukh Khan is meticulously collaborating with Sujoy Ghosh and Siddharth Anand to perfect the script and action sequences, ensuring that his return to the big screen is nothing short of spectacular. “King” will mark his re-emergence in films after an almost three-year hiatus.

The production team has carefully timed the movie’s shoot to capture specific weather conditions in Europe, with January earmarked as the start date. Their goal is to deliver a visually stunning cinematic experience, further heightening anticipation for its mid-2026 release.

Beyond “King,” Shah Rukh Khan is also exploring other projects, including the much-anticipated “Pathaan 2,” directed by Aditya Chopra, which is expected to begin filming by the end of 2025, following the completion of “King.”

In an exclusive piece of industry news, actor Abhay Verma expressed his excitement and nervousness about joining the cast of “King,” acknowledging the enormous career milestone in an emotional statement.