Shah Rukh Khan marks 60th birthday with KING teaser for 2026 release

Shah Rukh Khan marked his 60th birthday on November 2 with private celebrations at his Alibaug residence and a high-profile promotional reveal for his next film, KING. The director Siddharth Anand unveiled an action-packed title teaser on the occasion, offering the first public glimpse of Khan’s look from the project and confirming a 2026 theatrical release. Fans gathered in Mumbai and at specially arranged events to celebrate the milestone.

The short teaser showcased Khan in a markedly different avatar and included a line delivered by the actor that underscored the film’s tone. Production companies Marflix Pictures and Red Chillies Entertainment described KING as a slick, high-octane action entertainer and said the film represents a second collaboration between Khan and Anand following their work on Pathaan. The video drew attention for a visual motif in which Khan wields a King of Hearts card, an element that commentators have read as a symbolic nod to his longstanding public persona.

KING’s cast, as presented by the makers and sources close to the production, includes Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film has...