Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action film 'King' is reportedly set to reveal its first teaser on November 2 - the superstar's birthday - as the production enters its final shooting schedule, according to trade reports published October 13.
Bollywood Hungama reported on Tuesday, citing what it described as very reliable insiders, that the makers plan to launch the teaser on SRK's birthday, marking the start of the film's global marketing campaign. None of these details have been officially confirmed by the production.
Final schedule underway
The final shooting schedule began on October 11 at a studio in Goregaon, Mumbai, with an action sequence featuring Shah Rukh Khan filmed on October 12 at an Andheri East studio, the Times of India reported via Mid-Day. The makers are said to be aiming to wrap the remaining action portions by mid-October.
A song featuring Suhana Khan is also planned at Film City, with choreography by Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji, according to the reports. Separately, trade buzz suggests Kareena Kapoor Khan's special "Daddy Cool" number may be shot in South Africa - a detail that remains unconfirmed.
One of Bollywood's costliest films
The film's budget is reported to be around Rs 450 crore, though that figure has not been officially confirmed. Directed by Siddharth Anand and mounted by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, 'King' is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026, positioning it as one of the biggest Christmas releases of the year.
The project marks Shah Rukh Khan's return to the big screen after a three-year gap and carries an ensemble cast, with trade reports describing it as among the most ambitious and expensive Indian films currently in production.
As always with big-ticket Bollywood projects, teaser dates and schedules reported by trade insiders can shift - official word from the makers is awaited.
Sources:
Bollywood Hungama - Exclusive: 'King' teaser to launch on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday
Times of India - Shah Rukh Khan begins final schedule of 'King' in Mumbai
Bollywood Hungama reported on Tuesday, citing what it described as very reliable insiders, that the makers plan to launch the teaser on SRK's birthday, marking the start of the film's global marketing campaign. None of these details have been officially confirmed by the production.
Final schedule underway
The final shooting schedule began on October 11 at a studio in Goregaon, Mumbai, with an action sequence featuring Shah Rukh Khan filmed on October 12 at an Andheri East studio, the Times of India reported via Mid-Day. The makers are said to be aiming to wrap the remaining action portions by mid-October.
A song featuring Suhana Khan is also planned at Film City, with choreography by Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji, according to the reports. Separately, trade buzz suggests Kareena Kapoor Khan's special "Daddy Cool" number may be shot in South Africa - a detail that remains unconfirmed.
One of Bollywood's costliest films
The film's budget is reported to be around Rs 450 crore, though that figure has not been officially confirmed. Directed by Siddharth Anand and mounted by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, 'King' is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026, positioning it as one of the biggest Christmas releases of the year.
The project marks Shah Rukh Khan's return to the big screen after a three-year gap and carries an ensemble cast, with trade reports describing it as among the most ambitious and expensive Indian films currently in production.
As always with big-ticket Bollywood projects, teaser dates and schedules reported by trade insiders can shift - official word from the makers is awaited.
Sources:
Bollywood Hungama - Exclusive: 'King' teaser to launch on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday
Times of India - Shah Rukh Khan begins final schedule of 'King' in Mumbai
