The upcoming film 'King', featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has become the subject of intense social media chatter regarding its reported production budget. Recent media reports had widely suggested that this project would mark the most expensive endeavor in director Siddharth Anand’s career to date. According to these circulating stories, the film's budget was estimated to be around 450 crore rupees. Although the filmmaker did not explicitly name these specific rumors, a brief post shared on his social media account has drawn significant attention from fans and followers alike.
Siddharth Anand’s cryptic rebuttal and budget speculation
Director Siddharth Anand, who is known for his penchant for providing concise reactions to industry rumors, took to the social media platform X to post a single word: 'False'. Even though his post did not make a direct reference to the film 'King' or any specific report concerning the 450 crore rupee figure, social media users immediately linked the statement to these high-budget claims. Online observers are interpreting this one-word response as a direct dismissal of the exaggerated financial reports regarding the production. At this moment, neither Siddharth Anand nor the film's production team has provided any detailed or official clarification regarding the actual budget of the movie.
Star cast and film grandeur
'King' remains one of Shah Rukh Khan’s most highly anticipated projects, primarily because it marks the first time he will be seen sharing the screen with his daughter, Suhana Khan, on the big screen. This action-thriller features an impressive ensemble cast. Beyond Suhana and Shah Rukh, the film includes prominent actors such as Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles. The mega-project is currently being produced under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.
Box office clash with Hollywood
The action-thriller is currently scheduled for a global theatrical release on December 24, 2026, aiming to capture the holiday market during the Christmas season. Just one week prior to the release of 'King', the highly anticipated Hollywood film 'Avengers: Doomsday' is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, in multiple languages. The Hollywood feature stars major international actors like Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Vanessa Kirby, and Paul Rudd. Consequently, the final week of December 2026 is poised to witness a major and compelling box office rivalry between these two high-profile cinematic offerings.
