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Abhishek Bachchan Confirms Position in SRK King



Abhishek Bachchan has lastly confirmed that his new look is for the upcoming movie King, headlined by Shah Rukh Khan. Talking on the ET NOW International Enterprise Summit 2026, he mentioned, “I’m simply flattered that you simply observed that I’ve modified my look. Sure, I’m presently capturing for my new movie, which is known as King.” Nonetheless, he kept away from sharing any additional particulars in regards to the challenge.

Abhishek Bachchan’s new look has sparked hypothesis about his function in King, with followers anticipating him to play a ruthless villain. One fan commented, “I’m anticipating a Yuva-level efficiency,” whereas one other wrote, “He is trying actually good with age”. 

Amitabh Bachchan had earlier confirmed his son’s involvement within the movie, responding to a fan’s publish with “All the perfect Abhishek…it is TIME!!”. King is directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Purple Chillies Leisure and Marflix Footage. The movie additionally stars Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, and Rani Mukerji, and is scheduled for launch on December 24, 2026. 

Shah Rukh Khan spoke about his character in King, saying, “The character of King may be very attention-grabbing… He’s a killer. He kills individuals. However for storytelling, heroes like me should play totally different roles: some inspiring, some comedian, and a few romantic”. The movie guarantees to be an action-packed thriller, with Abhishek Bachchan’s function including to the joy.