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Reports Outline Dual Timelines and Two Villains in Shah Rukh Khan’s King

Shah Rukh Khan confirms a romantic pairing with Deepika Padukone in the film.

Overview

  • The title and first look were unveiled during SRK’s 60th birthday celebrations, with the film slated for a 2026 release.
  • SRK publicly signaled a return to on-screen romance by confirming Deepika Padukone’s presence.
  • Multiple outlets, citing production sources, report that the story spans two timelines with SRK portraying the same character at different ages.
  • Reports say Raghav Juyal is the key antagonist in the younger arc and Abhishek Bachchan opposes the older version of the character.
  • Siddharth Anand directs under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, with Suhana Khan reportedly appearing as SRK’s protégé alongside a cast that includes Rani Mukerji and Arshad Warsi.