EntertainmentPosted at: Jan 19 2026 10:29PM


Shah Rukh Khan - Siddharth Anand's 'King' targets Christmas 2026 release

Mumbai, Jan 19 (UNI) Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Siddharth Anand have quietly zeroed in on Christmas 2026 as the release window for their upcoming action extravaganza "King", with a formal announcement expected in the days ahead.
Sources have confirmed to Bollywood Hungama that Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand have locked a Christmas 2026 release for King.
"The duo of SRK and Sid were brainstorming several options for their release, and the two in the forefront were December 4 and December 25. After weighing all options, they have locked a Christmas 2026 release for their action-packed entertainer," the sources said.
The sources also explained why the film is skipping the iconic December 4 window due to Ramayana. "SRK and Sid are clear in maintaining a gap from Ramayana, which could go on to record a historic business. They don't want to come and hurt the business of this divine saga in any way, and hence have locked a Christmas 2026 release. This ensures a gap of 45 days between Ramayana and King, giving both the films the breathing space that they deserve."
Reuniting after the phenomenal success of "Pathaan", the actor-director duo is once again aiming to deliver a large-scale theatrical event. This time, the scale appears even more ambitious, with an ensemble cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Suhana Khan and Abhay Verma, reinforcing the project's status as a tentpole release.
With a Christmas release, SRK will be enjoying an open run at the box office, as no Hindi film is slated to arrive in that coveted window. There is Avengers: Doomsday a week before, but Hollywood films are frontloaded and for the Hindi cinema audience, there's nothing that can top the experience of watching a Shah Rukh Khan film on the big screen. UNI NST SSP
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