70% of Bollywood will be seen in a single film, Shah Rukh Khan’s movie will feature a mega-star cast.

Mumbai. In the history of Indian cinema, there are some films that audiences wait for for years. The upcoming action drama “King,” directed by Siddharth Anand, is one of those select few. The combination of Shah Rukh Khan’s magical charisma and Siddharth Anand’s style is set to make this film one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. The film not only promises a high-energy cinematic experience, but also features a never-before-seen ensemble of Bollywood’s veterans and rising stars.

A mega-star cast in “King”
In a recent interview with Hindi Rush, veteran actor and filmmaker Saurabh Shukla made several interesting revelations about the film’s massive scale. He revealed that the casting for “King” is so grand that it includes approximately 70 percent of the entire film industry. Saurabh emphasized the scale of the casting, saying, “It’s not just me, King has 70 percent of the film industry. Every big name, they’re all in it.”

These stars will play lead roles in the film
According to reports, the film stars superstar Shah Rukh Khan alongside his daughter Suhana Khan. This will be Suhana’s big screen debut after “The Archies.” Besides her, reports suggest that the film features a talented ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Raghav Juyal. Saurabh Shukla described his experience working with Shah Rukh Khan on set as extremely enjoyable and praised his personality and charisma. He also assured that his own role in the film will be memorable for audiences.

Shah Rukh Khan’s powerful avatar
Siddharth Anand’s “King” is a powerful action-thriller. Reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan will play a dangerous don, involved in a dark world of crime. The film’s story features not only explosive action but also deep emotional undertones. Shah Rukh Khan’s character will guide Suhana Khan through difficult challenges and dangerous situations. With multiple timelines and a large cast, “King” promises a perfect blend of style, action, and drama. The film will hit theaters on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026.

Saurabh Shukla’s Recent Journey
While discussing “King,” it’s also important to discuss Saurabh Shukla’s recent work. He was last seen in “Jolly LLB 3,” released on September 19, 2025. In this courtroom comedy-drama directed by Subhash Kapoor, he once again brought his popular and humorous character of Justice Sunderlal Tripathi to life.

The pairing of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi in this film won the hearts of audiences. The film also featured stellar performances by Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Annu Kapoor. Jolly LLB 3 was not only a critical success but also a box office success. With worldwide earnings of approximately ₹170.8 crore (approximately $1.7 billion), it became the most successful film in the franchise’s history.