SRK Unleashes His Deadly Side In Explosive ‘King’ Poster, Holds Gun And Rose Amid Flames
SRK unveils a fiery new poster of ‘King’, sporting a bloodied action avatar with a red rose between his teeth as he teases his romantic side with the dialogue.
IST
Last Updated On
IST
The ‘Badshah of Bollywood’ is gearing up to set the silver screen ablaze, and the latest glimpse into his upcoming film is nothing short of spectacular. Shah Rukh Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) today to share a brand-new poster for his highly anticipated 2026 release, ‘King’, instantly sending the internet into a massive meltdown. In the visually arresting new poster, Shah Rukh Khan is seen in a rugged, bloodied, and fiercely intense action avatar.
Walking out of what appears to be a burning tunnel or an exploding aircraft interior, SRK sports a messy salt-and-pepper hairstyle that completely reinvents his on-screen look. His unbuttoned dark shirt reveals a blood-stained chest, and his right hand tightly grips a handgun, signalling that ‘King’ will be a high-octane, violent spectacle.
Check out Shah Rukh Khan’s tweet here:
Aaj phir yaad aaya... Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon… #KING In cinemas 24.12.26 https://t.co/Hbgz8ltR1I
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 27, 2026
However, the most striking element of the poster is the bright red rose gripped firmly between his teeth. This brilliant juxtaposition of violence and romance hints at a deeply layered, unpredictable character arc for his role.
Taking to X, SRK shared the update, featuring a caption that perfectly complemented this dual imagery: “Aaj phir yaad aaya... Qaatil nahi... Aashiq hoon.” He accompanied the dialogue with the hashtag #KING and reiterated the film's Christmas release date, adding, "In cinemas 24.12.26".
This romantic dialogue heavily contrasts with the film's earlier teaser line, "Darr nahi, dehshat hoon", suggesting that his character operates on a razor-thin line between a ruthless underworld mastermind and a passionate romantic.
‘King’ marks a monumental collaboration between Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the mastermind behind blockbuster hits like ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Fighter’, the film promises to be a visually lavish cinematic event. With an estimated production budget of Rs 350 crore, the action thriller is being positioned as one of India's most expensive and ambitious cinematic investments to date.
Beyond Shah Rukh Khan's electrifying presence, the casting for ‘King’ has become a major talking point online. The film will serve as the grand theatrical debut for his daughter, Suhana Khan, who is reportedly stepping into a physically demanding, co-lead action role. Adding tremendous weight to the narrative is Abhishek Bachchan, who has been roped in to play the primary antagonist – a gritty, grey-shaded criminal mastermind ready to lock horns with SRK's protagonist.
Fans are also in for a massive treat as Deepika Padukone reunites with her ‘Pathaan’ co-star for an extended cameo, which reportedly features a dedicated romantic track that justifies the "Aashiq" persona teased in today's drop.
By locking in the December 24, 2026 release date, the makers of ‘King’ are aiming for maximum holiday box office domination. The film is poised to deliver the exact kind of mass-appeal cinematic spectacle that audiences crave during the festive season. If this fiery new poster is anything to go by, the wait for Christmas 2026 is going to be incredibly long, but unequivocally worth it.
