After the blockbuster success of Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki in 2023, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to return to the big screen with King, an action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. The film also stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, and Jaideep Ahlawat for a key role.
In a recent development, the cast has become even more star studded with Rani Mukerji on board. Shah Rukh and Rani known for their iconic on screen chemistry in films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Shah Rukh and Rani are reuniting after 19 years.
According to Pinkvilla, inside sources revealed that Rani Mukerji has joined the project in an extended cameo “Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together on films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna among others, and are now all set for a reunion. Rani Mukerji has been cast to play the part of Suhana Khan’s mother, and it’s a role which acts as a catalyst for the entire action-thriller in the film.”
While Mukerji’s role requires just five shooting days, insiders suggest her character carries significant emotional weight. Pinkvilla quoted the source, “It was a no brainer for Rani to say yes to Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand’s offer for King. She heard the part, and instantly agreed to on board the film. Rani’s track is the heart of King, leading to the emotional depth.”
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Apart from King, Rani also has Mardaani 3 lined up which is scheduled to release on February 27, 2026.
The film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors on May 20 in Mumbai, with major sequences planned across India and Europe. The film is reportedly to hit the big screen in between October and December 2026.
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