Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' tops IMDb's 2026 list
Shah Rukh Khan's new movie 'King' is the most anticipated Indian film of 2026 according to IMDb.
This list is based on how many people visited the movie's page on IMDb.
Other popular upcoming movies include 'Ramayana: Part I' with Ranbir Kapoor and 'Jana Nayagan' with Thalapathy Vijay.
'King' is an action movie where Shah Rukh Khan plays a former gangster.
The movie also stars his daughter Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, and others.
Meanwhile, 'Jana Nayagan' has faced delays due to certification issues and is now considering a Republic Day release if it gets clearance.
The makers are hopeful that a national holiday release will boost the film's box office performance.
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' tops IMDb's list of most anticipated Indian movies of 2026.
The list is based on page views from IMDb's 250 million monthly users.
'Ramayana: Part I' starring Ranbir Kapoor is second, and 'Jana Nayagan' with Thalapathy Vijay is third.
'King' is directed by Siddharth Anand and features Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhishek Bachchan.
Other highly anticipated movies include 'Spirit' with Prabhas, 'Toxic' with Yash and Kiara Advani, and 'Battle of Galwan' with Salman Khan.
'Jana Nayagan' was originally scheduled for release on January 9, 2026, but was postponed due to certification issues.
The makers of 'Jana Nayagan' are considering a Republic Day release on January 26, 2026, if they get clearance from the CBFC.
The Madras High Court is scheduled to hear the case on January 20, 2026, which will determine the film's release date.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Thalapathy Vijay, and other Bollywood stars
- What
- IMDb's list of most anticipated Indian movies of 2026 and the release delay of 'Jana Nayagan'
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Global (based on IMDb page views) and India (for 'Jana Nayagan')
- Why
- Determined by page views from IMDb's 250 million monthly users and certification issues for 'Jana Nayagan'
Release Strategy
Certification Issues
Release Timing
Release Strategy
The makers of 'Jana Nayagan' are considering a Republic Day release for better box office performance.
Certification Issues
The release of 'Jana Nayagan' has been delayed due to certification issues and legal battles.
- Most Anticipated Movie
- King
- Director
- Siddharth Anand
- Lead Actor
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Supporting Cast
- Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan
- Release Year
- 2026
- Second Most Anticipated
- Ramayana: Part I
- Third Most Anticipated
- Jana Nayagan
- Director of Jana Nayagan
- H. Vinoth
- Cast of Jana Nayagan
- Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, Narain
- Original Release Date
- January 9, 2026
- Potential New Release Date
- January 26, 2026 (Republic Day)
- Certification Body
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- Legal Body Involved
- Madras High Court
