The Bollywood fans have been thrilled by the recent news that Abhishek Bachchan will be playing the main antagonist in Siddharth Anand’s upcoming film, King. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the movie will also feature Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter, Suhana Khan, in pivotal roles. King Khan will explore a multi-villain storyline, with SRK and Suhana taking on a series of formidable foes. In addition to Abhishek Bachchan, the casting for other antagonist roles is currently underway, with the team actively seeking talented actors from the Hindi film industry.
According to a report from the Bollywood portal – Pinkvilla, filming for the project is set to commence in November 2024, with the finalization of a diverse cast expected to be announced soon. The film will be shot in both India and abroad, with significant portions being filmed across various European countries. Siddharth Anand, Sujoy Ghosh, and their team conducted extensive reconnaissance in Prague and London, where a major portion of the action will unfold. The shooting schedules are currently being planned, as the team aims to bring the captivating narrative of King to life in these stunning European locations.
In King, Shah Rukh Khan will portray an underworld don, with Suhana Khan playing his protégé. The film is expected to be a raw and emotionally charged action spectacle. The collaboration between Marflix Entertainment and Red Chillies is set to deliver a gripping narrative infused with high-octane action sequences. As for the release date, King is targeting a late 2025 or early 2026 release. Once Shah Rukh Khan completes his work on King by mid-2025, he is expected to move on to another highly anticipated project, Pathaan 2, which is part of the YRF Spy Universe. Fans can look forward to an exhilarating cinematic experience with both of these exciting projects on the horizon. Stay tuned to know more about the film only with us.