Shah Rukh, Suhana to tackle multi-villain arc in 'King': Report
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter, Suhana Khan, are set to star in an action-packed thriller titled King. The film, directed by Sujoy Ghosh and Siddharth Anand, marks Suhana's big-screen debut. The father-daughter duo will portray a mentor-protegee relationship against the backdrop of the underworld. Now, brand new information about the villains has emerged.
These villains would feature in addition to Abhishek
According to Pinkvilla, the father-daughter duo will lock horns with several antagonists in the action thriller. Abhishek Bachchan has been apparently cast as the main antagonist in this film, a rumor seemingly confirmed by Bachchan's father, Amitabh Bachchan himself. "While Abhishek Bachchan plays the main antagonist, there is a multi-villain arc in the film," revealed a source close to the development.
'King' to begin filming in November 2024
The casting process for King is currently underway, with filming set to commence in November 2024. The film will be shot both domestically and internationally, following extensive location scouting in Europe. "They plan to shoot the film at multiple European countries and a lot of action will unfold in Prague," said the source. Additionally, London has been scouted as a potential filming location. The shooting schedules are being planned at present.
'King' expected to hit theaters in late 2025/early 2026
Produced by Marflix Entertainment in collaboration with Red Chillies, King is aimed to be a raw action film filled with emotion. The movie is expected to premiere in theaters by late 2025 or early 2026. After the completion of King by mid-2025, Khan is anticipated to move on to another project, Pathaan 2, part of YRF's Spy Universe series. More updates on these projects are expected soon.