Overview

• Anand posted “Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.” on X, prompting widespread fan decoding about an imminent King announcement.
• Production is underway, with leaked on-set images and the director’s 5 a.m. Instagram story offering unofficial glimpses from the shoot.
• Deepika Padukone shared a set photo featuring Shah Rukh Khan, which outlets cite as confirmation of her role after joining filming in Poland.
• Coverage notes a cast led by Shah Rukh Khan with Suhana Khan and others, while formal marketing materials have not been released.
• Some reports point to a second-half 2026 release window, but the timeline remains unconfirmed by the filmmakers.