King movie: Shah Rukh Khan once again turns 'aashiq' at 60, unveils new look. Check the release date and latest update

Shah Rukh Khan is the undisputed Badshah of Bollywood, and no one can deny it. The superstar is currently gearing up for one of the most-awaited movies of the year, King. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is slated to hit theatres on December 24 this year and features a star-studded cast. Ahead of its release, SRK unveiled a new poster of the film, and fans are going gaga over his look. Going by the poster, it seems that at 60, the actor has once again donned the hat of an aashiq.

SRK's King new poster

Taking to his Instagram handle, Shah Rukh Khan dropped the poster featuring him carrying a rose between his lips and looking quite intensely. The caption reads, "Aaj phir yaad aaya... Qaatil nahi Aashiq hoon (Remembered again today I’m not a killer, I’m a lover.) #KING In cinemas 24.12.26."

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King is scheduled to release in theatres on December 24, where it will compete with several big films. These include Avengers: Doomsday, Dune: Part Three and Nagarjuna’s 100th film, titled King100. The latter was announced on the actor’s 67th birthday, along with its release date.

More about King: Cast, plot and latest updates

Shah Rukh Khan recently held an interactive session on X, where he answered fans’ questions about King. The actor revealed that he has been working late nights and closely monitoring the film’s post-production and visual effects. He joked, "Troubling RC VFX a lot. Sitting on Harry and Keiten's head to deliver the best. I think they might ban me from coming to the office late nights soon,"

Director Siddharth Anand is also working hard to complete the film. Praising his dedication, SRK said "Sid toh bechara laga hua hai. Late bhai hain... taking time to put our best foot forward so u all enjoy it and feel proud and happy with #King."



The actor also shared an update on the film’s music, revealing that Arijit Singh is giving the soundtrack its finishing touches. He added that the singer is a perfectionist and needs time to get everything right.

When a fan asked whether he was worried about King competing with several big releases during the December holiday season, SRK responded confidently.

He compared the film to the tasty filling in a burger, suggesting that it would stand out among the other releases.

The film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. According to reports, the movie features a massive star-studded ensemble cast, including Abhishek Bachchan as the primary antagonist and Abhay Verma as the romantic lead.

The supporting lineup that includes major Bollywood names like Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Saurabh Shukla, and Raghav Juyal. Stay tuned for more updates!