2026 is shaping up to be a grand year for movie buffs. From Bollywood blockbusters like King and Ramayana: Part I to South films such as Toxic and Spirit,
it promises to be a year full of hits. But did you know? Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming actioner, King, is the most-awaited film of the year. We’re not just saying it, the buzz is! IMDb recently revealed its 'Most Anticipated Indian Films of 2026,' highlighting the movies creating the biggest craze among audiences. Leading the list is the Siddharth Anand directorial, which marks SRK’s grand return to cinema after Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. King Tops 'Most Anticipated Indian Movies Of 2026' List IMDb has revealed its 'Most Anticipated Indian Films of 2026,' highlighting movies that fans are most excited about. Leading the pack is Shah Rukh Khan’s King, marking his big return to cinemas after over two years. 1. King – SRK’s action-packed comeback 2. Ramayana: Part I – Ranbir Kapoor’s epic adaptation 3. Jana Nayagan – Thalapathy Vijay’s Tamil blockbuster 4. Spirit – Prabhas’ highly anticipated action drama 5. Toxic – Yash’s Southern action hit 6. Battle of Galwan – Salman Khan’s war thriller 7. Dhurandhar 2 – High-octane sequel with massive fan following 8. Alpha – Spy thriller packed with suspense 9. Border 2 – Military drama with gripping action 10. LIK: Love Insurance Kompany – Tamil sci-fi romantic comedy Why Is King Special? Well, the title itself is an homage to Bollywood’s Badshah, the ever-charming SRK. But if that’s not enough, the movie also marks his first collaboration with daughter Suhana Khan. The diva made her debut with The Archies but failed to impress critics and audiences. Now, she is expected to make a grand entry into Bollywood with this action film, reportedly inspired by the French action-thriller Léon: The Professional (1994). Adding to the excitement is SRK’s reunion with leading ladies Rani Mukerji and Deepika Padukone, whose chemistry with him is bound to leave fans swooning. Also part of the cast are Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma. King also marks SRK’s second film with filmmaker Siddharth Anand, the director of his comeback hit Pathaan. The duo share a warm rapport and promises a grand cinematic spectacle together. While Sujoy Ghosh was initially helming the film, Sid has now taken over as director. The script reportedly involves Sujoy Ghosh (story), Siddharth Anand, Suresh Nair, and Sagar Pandya, with dialogues by Abbas Tyrewala. If that’s not enough, fans will witness SRK’s magic on-screen after over two years, and excitement is soaring high. All this and more makes King the most awaited film of the year!
