Shah Rukh Khan admits title of his next film, King, is 'a bit of a show-off': We have run out of titles

At a recent event, Shah Rukh Khan spoke about his next big release, King, and made a playful joke about the film's title being derived from his nickname.

Updated on: Jan 27, 2025, 13:14:34 IST

By Abhimanyu Mathur

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Shah Rukh Khan returned to the big screen after a four-year gap in 2023 and immediately returned to ruling the box office. His three hits in the year made fans hungrier for what he had in store next. But Shah Rukh again chose to take a 'gap year' with no release in 2024. The actor will now be seen in King, which reunites him with Pathaan director Siddharth Anand. At a recent event, Shah Rukh, often called King Khan, talked about the film's cheeky title. (Also read: Shah Rukh Khan says he 'looks like 30' even though he will be 60; talks about King)

Shah Rukh Khan's next film, King, will see him share screen space with daughter Suhana Khan, as per reports. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) (PTI)

Shah Rukh Khan on King

Shah Rukh attended an event at the Global Village in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday. While on stage, the actor performed to some of his most famous songs and also engaged the audience with some interaction. It was here that he spoke about his upcoming film, King. “I'm not just shooting it here; I'm shooting it in Mumbai now when I go back in a couple of months. My director, who is Siddharth Anand, is very strict. He made Pathaan. So he is very strict. He said, 'Don't tell people about the film, what you are doing in it.' So I can't tell you, but I can assure you it will entertain you; you will have fun.”

Regarding the film's title, Shah Rukh said, "I've used many titles...Now we have run out of titles...Now, Shah Rukh Khan as Shah Rukh Khan in King. That was a bit of a show-off."

About King

King was originally supposed to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh, who wrote the story. However, it was announced late last year that Siddharth Anand, who helmed SRK's comeback film Pathaan, was taking over as director. The actor has been filming his portions since last year. The film reportedly also stars his daughter, Suhana Khan alongside Abhishek Bachchan. There is no official announcement about the cast or a release date so far.

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Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More

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