Ram Lakhan Duo Jackie Shroff-Anil Kapoor REUNITE For Shah Rukh's King: Deets Inside
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Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor join Shah Rukh Khan's action thriller, King, directed by Siddharth Anand.
Remember the iconic duo, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor, from Ram Lakhan? Their legendary pairing in the 1989 hit will forever be etched in our hearts. Well, they're back together now, this time for Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited action thriller, King! Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is already making waves with its stellar cast. This exciting news comes just ahead of the film's shoot, which kicks off on May 20.
While the details of Jackie Shroff's role is still under wraps, Pinkvilla had earlier reported that Anil Kapoor has come on board to play Shah Rukh Khan's handler and mentor in the film. SRK essays the role of a trained assassin, and Anil's character will guide him through a gritty world of espionage and high-stakes action. 'There were several actors in contention, but Anil Kapoor was unanimously chosen for the part. His on-screen charisma and experience bring just the right weight to the role," a source close to the development revealed.
'King has been written with the sensibilities of the contemporary theatrical audience in mind," the source added. 'It presents Shah Rukh Khan in a never-before-seen avatar—raw, rooted, and emotionally intense. The action will balance slick choreography with realism, making it a true event film."
King is set to be an action-packed thrill ride with not just Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, but also Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma. The makers have also roped in international action directors to make sure the stunts are nothing short of epic.
The project is in the final stages of pre-production and is scheduled to begin filming in Mumbai between May 18 and May 20. Following its India schedule, the unit will fly to Europe for a significant international leg. The film is targeting a release window between October and December 2026, and will be shot over 100 days across multiple locations.
On the musical front, Sachin–Jigar are scoring the songs while Anirudh will handle the background score.
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