After King Abhishek Bachchan might move to new territory. A new report claims that the actor is in talks to star in a sponsored horror film Siddharth Anandwhich he is also directing Shah Rukh Khan‘s king If the project goes ahead, it will mark Bachchan’s first horror film. The premise has already piqued interest, especially as Bachchan is poised to explore a genre that contrasts sharply with his previous work in drama and comedy.
Abhishek Bachchan and Siddharth Anand’s horror film
According to Variety India, Siddharth Anand will produce the untitled film under his banner, it will be directed by a close colleague and will star Bachchan. As reported by the outlet, the film is described as a folklore-based horror thriller that focuses on an emotional father-daughter relationship. It is being planned as a large-scale drama that will make heavy use of visual effects (VFX) to deliver a unique theatrical experience within the Indian horror genre.The detail stands out because Bachchan doesn’t panic before working on it. The report says that she will be taking on a character-driven role, which calls for a raw and emotionally intense performance. He also revealed that Anand plans to mount the film as a major commercial project at a time when Hindi has largely leaned towards horror-comedies. Production is expected to begin in September 2026.
‘King’ movie actor and Abhishek Bachchan’s upcoming movies
The reported horror film would extend the working relationship that has been solidified through King. Bachchan had earlier performed in his directorial debut Anand, which starred Salaam Namaste, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. Now, the two will collaborate on a much bigger scale in King, where Bachchan will reportedly play the antagonist opposite Shah Rukh Khan.The film has already attracted a lot of attention for its ensemble cast, which includes Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Varma. King is slated for a Christmas weekend release in 2026.Prior to this, Bachchan’s last screen outing was Kaalidhar Laapata, where he played a middle-aged man dealing with memory loss. He has also set Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic Raja Shivaji for release on May 1, 2026. If the reported horror film goes ahead after King, it could open a new chapter in Bachchan’s career.
