Shah Rukh Khan’s next action film may start its public campaign on a date that already belongs to him. Trade reports suggest the first teaser for King is being planned for November 2, which is also the actor’s birthday. Neither Red Chillies Entertainment nor director Siddharth Anand has confirmed the date or the time yet.
A birthday-date reveal
If the reports are accurate, the drop would anchor King‘s global promotions to one of the biggest social-media days on the Bollywood calendar. SRK’s major reveals usually go live during the day so audiences in India and overseas can catch them together; fans should watch the official handles of Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies for the final announcement.
What the first look could show
Reports describe King as an assassin story, with Shah Rukh Khan playing a highly skilled killer and Suhana Khan, in her first big-screen role, playing his young apprentice. The teaser is expected to introduce a new SRK avatar, large-scale action, punchy dialogue and the film’s background score.
- Shah Rukh Khan’s first full look in the title role
- Suhana Khan’s first theatrical glimpse alongside her father
- Abhishek Bachchan, reported to be the main villain
- Siddharth Anand’s high-octane action style, seen in Pathaan and War
- A taste of the music: songs by Sachin-Jigar and score by Anirudh Ravichander
Why it matters
King reunites SRK with his Pathaan director and returns him to the action space that made his last few releases major theatrical events. The film’s ensemble is also one of the year’s biggest: Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi and Jaideep Ahlawat. With a December 24 release date, a November 2 teaser would open a tight, high-visibility promotional run.
There is also unconfirmed buzz that Kareena Kapoor could appear in a special song reportedly titled ‘Daddy Cool’, shot in South Africa. The makers have not verified that detail.
Source: Flickonclick