When films like Ramayana and Varanasi, with huge budgets of Rs 4,000 crore and Rs 1,400 crore respectively, are making waves online, Shah Rukh KhanThe movie “The King” also made headlines for its budget issues.‘King’s’ budget sparks heated debate onlineRumors circulating online claim that King will feature a star-studded cast. Deepika PadukoneAbhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and many others have budgets of up to Rs 450 crore. A report in Bollywood Hungama said the film became one of the most expensive films of Shah Rukh Khan’s career, surpassing his Rs 1,000-crore box office blockbusters like “Jawan” and “Pathaan”, fueling the speculation.
did Siddharth Anand Any reaction to rumors of a “King” budget?
Director Siddharth Anand himself tweeted the word “mistake” soon after discussions about the alleged budget gained traction on social media.Although he didn’t specify which report he was referring to, netizens were quick to assume that the post was a direct response to claims that the film’s budget was inflated.
Speculation about ‘King’s’ budget
The publication quoted sources as saying, “King started out as an action thriller, but SRK and Sid’s ambition has made it the backbone of an action-thriller where audiences will witness some of the biggest action scenes in the spectacle.” The report also said that the film’s inflated budget does not include printing fees and other publicity and marketing expenses, claiming that “all is being spent to ensure an uncompromising cinematic experience for the audience.”“
‘King’ marks SRK’s return to the big screen
“King” will see SRK return to the big screen after three years. According to reports, the film will start shooting in May 2025 and is expected to wrap up in August 2026 after extensive shooting in India and multiple international locations.The action thriller also marks SRK’s first big screen adventure with his daughter suhana khanHe is also rumored to be playing his daughter on screen.
‘King’ clashes with ‘Dune 3’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
“King” is expected to be released in theaters during the Christmas holidays on December 24. The film will hit the big screen just days after the box office clash between Timothée Chalamet’s Dune: Part 3 and Avengers: Endgame, both of which are set to hit theaters on December 18.