Ram Lakhan duo Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor to reunite for SRK's King: Report
The iconic 'Ram Lakhan' duo, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor, are set to reunite on the big screen in Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated action thriller, 'King'. The film, which is scheduled to begin filming on May 20, marks the first collaboration of the legendary trio, Shah Rukh, Shroff, and Kapoor, since their 1995 blockbuster 'Trimurti'.While details of Jackie Shroff's role remain under wraps, his addition to the cast has added to the excitement around the film. Anil Kapoor has been confirmed to play Shah Rukh's handler and mentor, guiding his character through a gritty, high-stakes narrative. The film, headlined by Shah Rukh Khan, will see him in a never-before-seen avatar.advertisement'Siddharth Anand narrated the basic world of King to Jackie Shroff along with his character arc, and the actor took no time to come on board the film. Jackie is all excited to embark on this action-packed journey with Shah Rukh Khan and the team. Jackie feels that Shah Rukh Khan is the most accomplished and large-hearted producer of Indian Cinema, and is looking forward to be on the sets on King,' a source told Pinkvilla.
Shah Rukh Khan, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor in Trimurti (Photo Credit: X/BombayBasanti)
'King has one of the largest ensembles for a feature film in modern times, as every character has been cast to perfection with actors who fit the bill to the T. Apart from this ensemble, King will also feature some more actors to play relatively small but important roles in the film,' the source added.advertisementDirected by filmmaker Siddharth Anand, 'King' will feature a star-studded ensemble including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma. The makers of the film are aiming for a 100-day shoot schedule across multiple locations, starting in Mumbai before heading to Europe for a major international leg.Set for a theatrical release between October and December 2026, the film will have an exciting collaboration between Sachin–Jigar, who will compose the songs, and Anirudh Ravichander, who will handle the background score.Must Watch
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