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Siddharth Anand's 'King' has been the talk of the town for quite a while. Stating a recent update, a solid ensemble has come on board for the action thriller! Apart from Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, the film reunites the iconic Ram Lakhan duo, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor! Scheduled to hit the floors on May 20, King has gone bigger by roping in the duo, who are expected to play key roles in the film. 

When Siddharth Anand narrated the world of King to Jackie Shroff and explained his character arc, the actor took no time to give a nod to the thriller. With Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff coming on board, King is said to consist of the largest ensemble in a feature film in recent times. Though the details of Jackie Shroff's role in King have been kept under wraps, it is being said that the actor will be presented in a very different light.

Overall, King brings together Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Arshad Warsi and Abhay Verma. To add the mass element, the makers of King have roped in action directors of international repute to design action stunts, making it look more credible and believable. On this note, the makers are eyeing to release King in the last quarter of 2026.

About King: King is directed by the acclaimed duo of Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh. It is a project that Shah Rukh Khan has been eager to undertake for years as he recently described it as "a story I've wanted to tell for years." King is being produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix, with plans for filming to take place in both India and Europe. Although the initial shooting schedule was set to commence in March 2025, production has been slightly delayed and is now anticipated to begin in June 2025.

According to sources close to the project, Siddharth Anand is meticulously fine-tuning the script to ensure that King surpasses the lofty standards set by the blockbuster film Pathaan and the YRF Spy Universe.