Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Budget Soars to ₹350 Crore, Becoming India's Most Expensive Film
A new action movie called 'King' starring Shah Rukh Khan is being made in India, and it's reported to be very expensive, costing over 350 crore rupees.
Initially, the movie was planned differently with a smaller budget of 150 crore rupees and a different director.
But then, Siddharth Anand, who made big action movies like 'Pathaan,' took charge.
He wanted to make the movie a huge global action film with Shah Rukh Khan as the main star.
This meant adding six big action scenes, some in real places and some built on sets, which raised the cost a lot.
The film also has a big cast, including Shah Rukh Khan's daughter, Suhana Khan, in her first acting role.
Even though it's expensive, they believe they can make it look like a Hollywood movie but for much less money.
'King' is expected to come out in 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King' reportedly has a budget exceeding ₹350 crore, making it one of India's most expensive action films.
The budget significantly increased from an initial ₹150 crore after director Siddharth Anand took over with plans for grander action.
The film will feature six major action sequences, with three shot at real locations and three on sets.
'King' stars Shah Rukh Khan in the title role and includes Suhana Khan in her acting debut, along with a large ensemble cast.
The movie is scheduled for release in 2026 and aims to deliver global-standard action at a fraction of Western production costs.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Siddharth Anand, Sujoy Ghosh, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, Saurabh Shukla, Abhay Verma, Karanvir Malhotra
- What
- Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King' has a reported budget exceeding ₹350 crore, potentially making it one of India's most expensive action films.
- When
- Teaser released on November 2 (Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday); scheduled for release in 2026.
- Where
- India (described as a global film made in India)
- Why
- The budget increased significantly from an initial ₹150 crore after director Siddharth Anand took over with plans to scale up the film with grand, global-standard action sequences, featuring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role.
Budget Concerns
Vision and Scale
Budget Increase
Budget Concerns
The film's budget has reportedly risen to approximately ₹350 crore, excluding marketing and promotion costs.
Vision and Scale
This increased budget is attributed to the director's vision for grand, global-standard action sequences and a star-studded cast.
Production Strategy
Budget Concerns
The substantial budget makes 'King' one of India's most expensive films.
Vision and Scale
Director Siddharth Anand aims to achieve Hollywood-level action at a fraction of the cost, making it a cost-effective global production within India.
- Film Title
- King
- Star
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Director
- Siddharth Anand
- Initial Director
- Sujoy Ghosh
- Initial Budget
- ₹150 Crore
- Current Budget
- Over ₹350 Crore (excluding marketing/promotion)
- Genre
- Action Thriller
- Release Year
- 2026
Sources
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