King First Look: Shah Rukh Khan’s New Poster Hints at Action, Romance and a Grey Character
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Shah Rukh Khan has offered fans a fresh glimpse of King, unveiling a new poster that pairs his intense action-hero look with a romantic touch. The actor shared the visual on Tuesday, October 27, holding a rose between his lips, as anticipation builds for the film’s worldwide theatrical release on December 24, 2026.
‘Qaatil Nahi, Aashiq Hoon’: SRK Shares New Poster
Sharing the poster on social media, Shah Rukh wrote, “Aaj phir yaad aaya... Qaatil nahi Aashiq hoon” — meaning, “Remembered again today, I’m not a killer, I’m a lover.”
The line hints at the blend of action and romance in King, which will see the actor in an action-packed role. The new poster has added to the buzz surrounding the film ahead of its release.
‘King’ to Clash With Major Hollywood and Indian Releases
King is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026, alongside several high-profile releases. The line-up includes Avengers: Doomsday, Dune: Part Three and King100, Nagarjuna’s 100th film, whose title and release date were announced on his 67th birthday.
The festive release window is expected to bring competition from both Hollywood franchises and Indian cinema.
Shah Rukh Khan Calls His Character ‘Ruthless and Grey’
At a special meet-and-greet session on his 60th birthday, Shah Rukh spoke about his character in King, describing him as “ruthless and grey”.
The actor also reflected on how audiences distinguish between heroes and villains, pointing to several morally complex characters he has played during his career.
“People often draw a line between a hero and a villain. But I’ve never believed in that distinction. I’ve played roles like Darr early in my career, a character who, by today’s standards, would be called a villain or a stalker. Then came Don, Anjaam, Baazigar — I was the bad guy in all of them,” he told fans.
Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone Among the Cast
Headlined by Shah Rukh Khan, King also stars Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi and Anil Kapoor.
The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. With its action-led premise and Shah Rukh’s portrayal of a morally complex character, King is among the major releases scheduled for the end of 2026.
