Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ is one of the most awaited Hindi films in recent times. Made on a whopping budget of Rs 400 crore, this film features a star-studded cast including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, among others. The film is scheduled to hit major theaters over the Christmas weekend of 2026, with expectations very high.
The release date of the film was confirmed a few months ago. According to the latest report by Bollywood Hungama, Pen Marudhar has bagged the theatrical distribution rights of ‘King’ across India for Rs 250 crore. This deal stands out as one of the biggest deals of the year, which comes as no surprise given Shah Rukh Khan’s massive box office draw. “Pen Marudhar has bagged the theatrical distribution rights of King for Rs 250 crore.
The distributor has a long-standing association with Shah Rukh Khan’s banner, having released films like Jawan, Dunki, Zero, Badla, Ittefaq and many more.
“King” is expected to face competition at the box office, as it is released alongside major Hollywood blockbusters such as “Avengers: Doomsday,” “Dune 3” and “Jumanji” during the busy holiday window. “Shah Rukh Khan was looking for a strong distribution partner to navigate the competitive window and is eyeing a wide theatrical release in December across the country.”“The King” directed by
Siddharth Anand
Who had earlier done Rs ‘Pathaan’ with the actor.
