Bollywood’s reigning monarch Shah Rukh Khan has officially unveiled the theatrical release date for his highly anticipated cinematic venture ‘King,’ scheduled for December 24, 2026. The announcement has ignited fervent excitement across the global entertainment landscape, with none more visibly enthusiastic than the superstar’s own son, Aryan Khan.
The emerging director, fresh from his Netflix series ‘The B***ds of Bollywood’ debut, publicly celebrated the revelation through his Instagram platform. Aryan shared the official date announcement video to his Instagram Story, accompanying the visual with the succinct yet powerful Hindi caption ‘Baap’ (father), creating an immediate viral sensation among fans and media outlets alike.
Director Siddharth Anand and production houses Red Chillies Entertainment alongside Marflix Pictures jointly disclosed the Christmas Eve 2026 release through freshly released visuals that present Khan in a transformative avatar. The imagery depicts the iconic actor sporting silver-haired sophistication, intense facial expressions, and projecting an aura of brooding intensity that suggests a radical departure from his previous screen personas.
The project’s development timeline reveals strategic marketing brilliance, with the title initially revealed on November 2nd to coincide with Khan’s birthday. Last year’s 60th birthday celebrations featured the release of a teaser that offered glimpses into the film’s high-octane action sequences and darker narrative tones, showcasing what industry analysts predict could be Khan’s most physically demanding and psychologically complex performance to date.
This father-son cinematic synergy represents a significant moment in Indian entertainment, blending established superstardom with emerging directorial talent while demonstrating the evolving nature of film promotion in the digital age through strategic social media engagement.