Following the blockbuster success of Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand are teaming up once more for a high-octane cinematic ride titled King.
The film, which reunites SRK with Deepika Padukone, is shaping up to be a sleek and grounded action thriller that delves into the dark corridors of espionage and elite assassins. Now, adding further star power to the mix, Anil Kapoor has officially joined the project in a pivotal role.
According to reports from those close to the production, Anil Kapoor will play the handler and mentor to Shah Rukh Khan character, a professionally trained assassin navigating a world filled with danger and deception. The casting choice, insiders say, was a unanimous one. “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 film revealed.
Anil Kapoor’s inclusion promises a compelling dynamic with Shah Rukh Khan , whose character is expected to be steeped in intensity and moral complexity. With Siddharth Anand at the helm—who’s now a proven master of stylized action—and a leading trio that brings together charisma, experience, and fan-favorite chemistry, King is already one of the most anticipated films on the horizon.
