# King Poster: Shah Rukh Khan Says He’s Not a Killer but a Lover, and Christmas Eve 2026

URL: https://technosports.co.in/king-poster-shah-rukh-khan-says-hes-not/  
Published: 2026-10-28  
Updated: 2026-10-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Shah Rukh Khan knows how to make a fan base lose its mind with a few words. His new poster for *King* does it with one tagline twist, plus the news everyone wanted: the release date is locked.

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## King : Overview

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Film | *King* |
| Lead | [Shah Rukh Khan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shah_Rukh_Khan) |
| Co-star | Suhana Khan |
| Also starring | Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal |
| Director | Siddharth Anand (also co-writer) |
| Producers | Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, Mamta Anand |
| Banners | Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures |
| Genre | Action thriller |
| Release date | December 24, 2026 |

## The New Poster and That Caption

Shah Rukh shared the poster on Instagram with a caption that plays on a famous idea. He declares he’s no killer but a lover, using the line “Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon”. It hints at a more intense, emotional side to a film that’s been billed as a high-octane action thriller.

The caption also confirmed that *King* will arrive in cinemas on December 24, 2026, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

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> [A post shared by Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk)](https://www.instagram.com/p/De--1PuIdC3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)

## Father and Daughter, Together for the First Time

This is the first on-screen collaboration between Shah Rukh and his daughter Suhana Khan. Suhana made her acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s *The Archies* in 2023. Their pairing, plus the film’s huge ensemble, has made *King* a major talking point.

## A Star-Packed Ensemble

Few films assemble this many big names:

- **The leads:** Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan and Deepika Padukone
- **The heavyweights:** Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Rani Mukerji
- **The scene-stealers:** Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi and Raghav Juyal

Siddharth Anand, who co-wrote and directs, completed 20 years in the Hindi film industry and has spoken about wanting to create franchises with loved characters.

## What to Expect Next?

With the date confirmed, expect a steady stream of promotional material: teasers, character posters and eventually a trailer. A Christmas Eve release also gives the film a long holiday window at the box office.

Stay tuned to [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/) for the trailer, songs and release-week updates.

## FAQs

Q1. When does King release?

*King* is set to release in cinemas on December 24, 2026.

Q2. Who directs King?

Siddharth Anand co-writes and directs the film, which is produced under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.