Nearly 18 years after they first lit up the cinema screen together in Om Shanti Om, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are set to reunite for their sixth film, a high-octane action-thriller titled King, directed by Siddharth Anand.
The announcement has sent waves of excitement across Bollywood and among fans around the world, as the duo’s on-screen chemistry has consistently been a winning formula at the box office.
Deepika confirmed the news via Instagram, sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse with a touching message: “He taught me that the experience of making a movie, and the people you make it with, matter far more than its success.” The message was a tribute to Shah Rukh Khan, who played a key role in launching her career with their debut film together.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, known for helming major action hits like Pathaan and War, King is already one of the most anticipated projects of 2026. While details about the plot remain under wraps, reports suggest the film will feature Shah Rukh in a gritty, intense role unlike anything he’s done before. Deepika is expected to play a central character with strong emotional and action-driven arcs, adding yet another layer to their dynamic partnership on screen.
This marks the sixth collaboration between the two actors, whose previous films together include Om Shanti Om (2007), Chennai Express (2013), Happy New Year (2014), Pathaan (2023), and Jawan (2023)—the last of which featured Deepika in an extended cameo. Over the years, their pairing has become successful and fan-favorite.
King also marks a new chapter in Indian cinema’s growing trend of high-budget action thrillers with strong lead characters and global appeal. With Anand at the helm and two of the industry’s biggest stars leading the cast, expectations are sky-high.
According to IMDb, the film will mark the return of Rani Mukerji in a much-awaited comeback. Joining the roster are seasoned actors like Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and rising talents such as Raghav Juyal and Jaideep Ahlawat.
Notably, King will also feature Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan in what is expected to be her first major theatrical role following her debut in The Archies on OTT.