Teaser for Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ to launch on his birthday, film set for Dec 24 release

A teaser for Siddharth Anand’s action thriller ‘King’ will drop on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, November 2, 2026, just 70 days before the film’s worldwide theatrical release on December 24, 2026. The trailer is billed as a birthday gift to fans and promises a new SRK experience with larger‑than‑life dialogues, style and suave. Insiders say the cut is mind‑blowing and will launch the global marketing campaign, signalling a project that aims to be unlike anything previously seen in Indian genre cinema. ‘King’ marks Khan’s return to the big screen after a three‑year hiatus and is touted as one of the most expensive Indian movies ever, with a reported production budget of Rs 450 crore. The film’s scale is compared to the recent blockbusters ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’, with the director claiming he has taken the spectacle a notch higher. Action, thrill and music are highlighted as the main draws that will take audiences on a ride this Christmas. Kareena Kapoor makes a special appearance in a song titled ‘Daddy Cool’, where she and Khan are shown dancing together; the sequence is slated to be shot in South Africa in October and is described as a major highlight. ‘King’ is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment in partnership with Marflix.

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The three‑year gap since Khan’s last film heightens fan anticipation, while the Rs 450 crore budget reflects a broader trend of big‑ticket Indian productions aiming for global reach.