Jackie Shroff joins Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand’s action thriller ‘King’

By NI Bureau | 14/05/2025 | Categories: Entertainment

After delivering a box office blockbuster with Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and director Siddharth Anand are all set to collaborate once again—this time for the high-octane action thriller King. Slated to begin filming on May 20, 2025, King already boasts a stellar cast, including Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma.

Now, the scale of the project has expanded even further. According to Pinkvilla’s latest report, veteran actor Jackie Shroff has been brought on board for a key role in the film. While details about his character remain tightly under wraps, sources suggest that Shroff will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar—adding yet another layer of intrigue to the already ambitious project.

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King features Shah Rukh Khan in the role of an assassin, with the narrative revolving around a high-stakes mission that pairs him with Suhana Khan’s character. Abhishek Bachchan has reportedly been cast as the primary antagonist, while Anil Kapoor is set to play SRK’s handler. The film is being designed as a large-scale theatrical experience, with internationally acclaimed action directors crafting sequences that are both grounded and grand in scale.

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As production gears up to commence, expectations are sky-high. With Siddharth Anand at the helm and a cast packed with powerhouse performers, King is going to be one of the most anticipated films of 2025.