The year 2025 will not bring us any new Shah Rukh Khan film in the theatres, but his cinematic return with King is set to be a blockbuster in 2026. Fans have started looking for him on the silver screen again after Pathan, Jawan and Dunki. King has become the biggest symbol of this return in which SRK is going to appear on screen for the first time with his real-life daughter Suhana Khan. This film has already created an emotional milestone in the industry—not just because of the casting, but also because of the legacy of director Siddharth Anand and the iconic standard of Shah Rukh‑YRF Spy Universe.
King – Concept and Scale of the Film
King is a high-octane action thriller in which Shah Rukh Khan plays the role of a scheming underworld gangster who has to train his daughter (Suhana Khan) to survive and combat. This emotional and intense father‑daughter dynamic is made the centre of the story. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand, who brought a blockbuster like Pathaan to the audience in the YRF Spy Universe. They intend to take King beyond that standard—by blending larger‑than‑life action sequences, European locations, and emotional power into the script.
The production of the film is currently in the scripting and pre‑production stage. Siddharth Anand and team now want to make the script “bigger than life” so that King can be a mass entertainer as well as a storytelling film. These delays have come due to this pursuit, due to which the shoot has been shifted to June 2025.
Filming & Cast – When will the shoots start?
The shooting schedule of the film
It was originally cued for January or March 2025, but the calendar has been shifted due to Siddharth Anand’s script refinement and elaborate VFX planning. Now the shoot will start from June 2025, which includes exotic locations of India and Europe.
Shahrukh Khan will be in the lead role in the cast, Suhana Khan will be seen making her debut with him, and Abhishek Bachchan will play an intense role of the antagonist. The film also includes an ensemble cast like Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor and Arshad Warsi, which promises emotional depth along with cinematic grandeur.
Release Date Speculation – When will we see the magic of King?
Industry insiders are now targeting a hit Gandhi Jayanti release for King – a Friday slot of 2 October 2026 is being planned. This timing is strategic as it maximizes box office potential along with the festival weekend and national holiday ([turn0search11]turn0search4). This film is expected as the perfect canvas for Shah Rukh’s return – historic launches Eid 2026 and Diwali 2026 were also being considered, but Gandhi Jayanti is considered to be the most effective to scale and reach balance.
SRK’s Injury Update & Fans’ Concern
A report of a minor injury came while Shah Rukh Khan was shooting an action shot on the sets of King. Filming was temporarily delayed, and for safety reasons he went to the US for treatment. This break is for healing, the injury is not too severe—the film team has confirmed that SRK will fully recover and resume shooting as soon as possible ([turn0news13]turn0news15). This news was a surprise for fans, but the response of positivity and support came from all over India—especially West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called SRK her brother and wished him a speedy recovery.
Why Is King Special – What is special for the audience?
Emotional Bond
Suhana Khan and SRK’s father‑daughter on‑screen interaction adds an emotional layer that is rare in mainstream action films. This is a personal yet cinematic storytelling vision.
Mega Action Scale
The film promises to deliver a YRF Spy Universe experience like Pathaan, War 2 and Alpha—high octane chase sequences, exotic European visuals, international scale or stunts—to elevate Bollywood standards again.
Ensemble Power
Versatile actors like Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji and Abhay Verma give the film multiple perspectives and screen presence. This film is becoming a YRF big ticket film experience, not just of SRK and Suhana.
Conclusion:
Ultimately, King is not just Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback, but also the beginning of a new era of Bollywood storytelling—where emotional family dynamic, visual spectacle and international production will mix to deliver a holistic cinematic experience. There will be no SRK release in 2025, which means fans will naturally have a high anticipation and excitement level. And when the film releases in October 2026, it is going to be a cinematic event that will become the blockbuster of 2026.