Director Siddharth Anand shares new cryptic post about Shah Rukh Khan film King

Filmmaker Siddharth Anand has shared a second cryptic midnight post about his upcoming action thriller movie, King, raising excitement among fans ahead of Shah Rukh Khan's birthday on November 2.

The Posts And Cast

Following an earlier one-word tweet that read "It's", the director posted another message saying, "Time For The World". Fans are now guessing if these posts hint at an upcoming announcement or a birthday surprise, though the director has not officially confirmed anything yet. King is directed by Siddharth Anand and stars Shah Rukh Khan as a deadly assassin with a romantic tagline. The movie also features Suhana Khan in a lead role and Abhishek Bachchan as the main villain, alongside Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Raghav Juyal in supporting roles and special appearances.

Production And Release

The project is produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. It features international stunt work and visual effects by Red Chillies VFX, and is set to release in theatres worldwide on December 24, 2026.

Context

Cryptic social media posts by directors and actors are a common way to build public curiosity and hype before major movie trailer launches or title reveals. Major Bollywood star birthdays often serve as strategic dates for film marketing campaigns to release new promotional material.