Anil Kapoor Joins Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ as Mentor in High-Octane Action Thriller

Set for a March 2025 shoot, ‘King’ features SRK as an assassin, Suhana Khan in her big-screen debut, and Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist, with Siddharth Anand directing and Sujoy Ghosh co-writing.

Bollywood’s upcoming action spectacle, King, is generating significant buzz with the addition of veteran actor Anil Kapoor to its ensemble cast. Kapoor is set to portray the handler of Shah Rukh Khan’s character, an assassin, marking a pivotal role in the narrative. The film, directed by Siddharth Anand, is slated to commence filming in March 2025, with a global release planned for 2026 .

King is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first on-screen collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter, Suhana Khan. Suhana, who made her acting debut with The Archies, will play a key role alongside her father . The film also features Abhishek Bachchan as the primary antagonist, confirmed by his father, Amitabh Bachchan, via social media .

The screenplay is a collaborative effort between Sujoy Ghosh, Siddharth Anand, Suresh Nair, and Sagar Pandya, with dialogues penned by Abbas Tyrewala . The production is backed by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix, aiming to deliver a cinematic experience on par with global action standards.

Filming is expected to take place across various international locations, including extensive shoots in Europe, to capture unique and visually striking backdrops . With its star-studded cast and high production values, King is poised to be one of the most anticipated releases in the coming years.