17 October,2026 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Shah Rukh Khan is set to return to the big screen after almost three years with his upcoming actioner King. Naturally, it is one of the most awaited films of 2026. If the latest reports are to be believed, fans could get to see a glimpse of the film in theatres ahead of its December 2026 release. A promo of the film will premiere with Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Part 1 in India.
For the unversed, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer Ramayana is all set to hit the screens worldwide on November 5, 2026, coinciding with the occasion of Diwali 2026.
According to a Variety India report, an exclusive promotional video of King is all set to be screened alongside Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana. Notably, the makers of the film are planning to release the teaser of King on the occasion of Shah Rukh Khan's 61st birthday on November 2, 2026. Thus it is fair for the teaser to make its theatrical debut on November 5.
A source told the portal that a specially shot promotional campaign for King will be shown during the theatrical run of Ramayana in India. "The promotional tie-up is expected to give King additional visibility among moviegoers, particularly as Ramayana is being positioned as one of the biggest theatrical releases this year," the report states. However, the official confirmation about the same is yet to be made by the makers.
Shah Rukh Khan's King marks his comeback after three years. He was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki, which was released in December 2023. The film is being helmed by Siddharth Anand and also marks the big-screen debut of SRK's daughter Suhana Khan.
The film also stars an ensemble cast oft of Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal, Jaideep Ahlawat and others in pivotal roles. King was announced last year on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday.
Later, it was announced that the actioner will be released in theatres on December 24, 2026, coinciding with Christmas.
Meanwhile, Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The cast also includes Kunal Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Rakul Preet Singh, Indira Krishnan, Sheeba Chadha, Anupam Kher and others in supporting roles.
