Shah Rukh Khan‘King’ is one of the most anticipated Indian films in recent times. Mounted on a whopping budget of €400 million, the action spectacle features a star-studded cast. Deepika PadukoneRani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana KhanAbhay Verma and Arshad Warsi among others. The film is set for a grand release on the Christmas weekend of 2026 with high expectations. The release date of the film was confirmed a few months ago. According to a recent report by Bollywood Hungama, Pen Marudhar has bagged the all-India theatrical distribution rights of ‘King’ for Rs 250 crore. This deal stands out as one of the biggest of the year, which is no surprise given Shah Rukh Khan’s massive box office draw. “Pen Marudhar has acquired the theatrical distribution rights of King for Rs 250 crore. The distributor has a long-standing relationship with Shah Rukh Khan’s banner, having released Jawan, Dunki, Zero, Badla, Ittefaq and many more,” a trade source shared with the portal. ‘King’ is expected to face competition at the box office as it releases alongside big Hollywood titles like ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, ‘Dune 3’ and ‘Jumanji’ in a packed festive window. “Shah Rukh Khan was looking for a strong distribution partner to navigate the competitive window, and is eyeing a wide release across the country in December.”Directed by ‘King’ Siddharth Anand who earlier did ‘Pathaan’ with the actor for Rs.
