Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated film ‘King’ has already created waves among fans, as it marks the first on-screen collaboration between the superstar and his daughter, Suhana Khan. The father-daughter duo’s pairing has generated tremendous excitement, and now, a major update has taken the buzz to another level. The film, initially set to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh, will now have the hitmaker Siddharth Anand at its helm.

Siddharth Anand Joins ‘King’

According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Siddharth Anand—renowned for delivering blockbuster action spectacles like ‘Pathan’, ‘War’, and the upcoming ‘Fighter’—has been roped in to direct ‘King.’ This collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Siddharth Anand’s Marflix promises a grand cinematic experience, with the film set to feature breathtaking international locations and high-octane action sequences.

Shooting to Begin in 2025

The production schedule for ‘King’ has also been confirmed. Filming is slated to commence in late February or early March of 2025. With the movie set to release in 2026, anticipation for the father-daughter duo’s big-screen magic continues to build.

Shah Rukh and Siddharth Anand: A Proven Duo

Fans will recall that this isn’t the first time Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand have teamed up. The director helmed the 2023 blockbuster ‘Pathan’, where Shah Rukh’s gripping performance, coupled with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham’s stellar roles, shattered box-office records.

With Siddharth Anand’s knack for creating cinematic masterpieces and Shah Rukh Khan’s unparalleled charisma, ‘King’ is shaping up to be another box-office juggernaut. The excitement is palpable as Bollywood gears up for one of its most promising projects in years!