Shah Rukh Khan unveils striking new poster of 'King', teases romance and action hybrid

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has dropped a striking new visual for his highly anticipated action-entertainer King, further elevating fan anticipation. Unveiled on Tuesday, October 27, the new poster features the actor giving an intense look with a red rose held between his lips, teasing a fiery blend of high-octane action and classic romance.

SRK shares striking new visual

Taking to his social media handles to share the new poster, Shah Rukh Khan posted a poetic caption that instantly went viral:

"Aaj phir yaad aaya... Qaatil nahi Aashiq hoon. #KING In cinemas 24.12.26."

The stylish artwork gives the audience a peek into the multi-layered character SRK portrays in the Siddharth Anand directorial, assuring fans that the film will balance his iconic romantic persona alongside brutal action sequences.

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 Putting delay rumours to rest 

The poster drop comes shortly after rumours floated across social media suggesting that the ambitious project might face a production delay. Snapping back at speculations during a recent interactive #AskSRK session on X (formerly Twitter), the superstar reassured fans that the team is working meticulously to deliver a cinematic spectacle without pushing the release date.

Addressing a fan query regarding the film's timeline, Shah Rukh Khan wrote:

"Ab picture hi dekho na! Tarsa nahi raha, jodi acchhi wali bana raha hoon....ke Dil ko tasalli mile....Sab ayega...24th Dec se pehle."

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High-profile ensemble cast

Directed and co-written by Siddharth Anand (Pathaan, Fighter), King is jointly produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.

The actioner boasts one of the most star-studded ensemble casts in recent Hindi cinema, featuring Suhana Khan alongside Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal.

Massive Christmas 2026 box office clash ahead

With its release locked for December 24, 2026, King is set to trigger one of the biggest global box office showdowns. The festive Christmas weekend will see SRK’s actioner square off against major international and regional heavyweights, including Hollywood blockbusters Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, alongside veteran actor Nagarjuna’s milestone 100th project, tentatively titled King100.