Karan Johar Reviews Shah Rukh Khan-Starrer King's First Look, Calls It 'Beyond Blockbuster'

Shah Rukh Khan has once again proven why he’s called the Badshah of Bollywood! The first look of his upcoming film King has set social media ablaze. Sporting a striking salt-and-pepper look, SRK is all set to

rule the big screen once again.

Karan Johar Reviews King’s First Look

Filmmaker Karan Johar couldn’t contain his excitement after watching the first look. Taking to his Instagram story, he shared the first look and wrote, "Is there a word that means 'Beyond Blockbuster'?? Let's just settle for Juggernaut!!!! This KING is going to RULE!!!" Take a look:

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SRK’s Powerful New Avatar in King

On Shah Rukh Khan’s 60th birthday, director Siddharth Anand unveiled the much-awaited first look of King, calling it a “new Shah Rukh Khan experience.” In the teaser, SRK rocks a salt-and-pepper avatar while holding the King of Hearts card as a weapon — a clever nod to his enduring title as the King of Hearts.Sharing the reveal, Siddharth wrote on Instagram, "Sau deshon mein badnaam, Duniya ne diya sirf ek hi naam- #KING #KingTitleReveal It’s Showtime! In Cinemas 2026." (Translation: Famous across a hundred nations, the world knows him by one name – King!) The title reveal video showcases SRK in a power-packed, action-driven sequence with sharp dialogues, breathtaking stunts, and undeniable swag.

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The upcoming project is touted to be Siddharth Anand’s most ambitious and mass-appeal film yet. Promising to blend high style, intense action, and SRK’s trademark charisma, King is expected to redefine larger-than-life Bollywood entertainment. With his salt-and-pepper look, signature accessories, and fierce screen presence, Shah Rukh Khan is ready to reign supreme once again.The film also stars Suhana Khan and Deepika Padukone. On the other hand, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma are rumoured to be a part of it.