Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan May Reunite in King
King is a new movie directed by Siddharth Anand.
It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff, among others.
A report says Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan might act together in the film.
It also says they could play characters who are paired with each other.
The filmmakers have not confirmed this casting information.
Rani Mukerji may also play Suhana Khan’s mother in an extended cameo.
The film could reunite Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan after 20 years.
Fans questioned whether a viral picture and video from King were made using artificial intelligence.
King is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 24, 2026.
A Mid-day report says Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan may share the screen in King.
The report suggests Mukerji and Bachchan could be paired opposite each other.
King is also expected to reunite Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan after 20 years.
A viral image and video claimed to show King content were questioned by fans as AI-generated.
King is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026, one week after Avengers: Doomsday.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and other cast members are associated with King.
- What
- King reportedly may pair Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan opposite each other, though the report remains unconfirmed.
- When
- King is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026.
- Where
- Earlier Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone set footage was reportedly recorded in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Why
- The possible pairing and reunions have attracted attention, while viral material claimed to come from the film has prompted questions about whether it is AI-generated.
Reported or authentic
Unconfirmed or AI-generated
Mukerji-Bachchan casting
Reported or authentic
A Mid-day report says Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan will share screen space and could be paired opposite each other in King.
Unconfirmed or AI-generated
The article says the filmmakers have not confirmed the report, so the pairing remains unverified.
Alleged set image
Reported or authentic
The image circulating online was presented by some users as a leaked photograph from the King set.
Unconfirmed or AI-generated
Other netizens said the image appeared to be AI-generated, and the report also questioned whether it was genuine.
Alleged leaked video
Reported or authentic
The video was circulated as a scene from King.
Unconfirmed or AI-generated
Fans quickly identified it as AI-generated, while the article separately reports that genuine Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone set footage had previously surfaced.
- Film
- King
- Director
- Siddharth Anand
- Reported pairing
- Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan may be paired opposite each other.
- Reported reunion
- Mukerji and Bachchan may share screen space after 19 years; Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan may reunite after 20 years.
- Scheduled release
- December 24, 2026
- Competing release mentioned
- Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for December 18, 2026.
- Viral material
- Fans questioned whether an alleged King image and video were AI-generated.
