Filmmaker Siddharth Anand set off renewed excitement among Bollywood fans this week with a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), prompting speculation surrounding the release of King, Shah Rukh Khan’s next big-screen project. On January 18, Anand shared a brief message that read: “the date..”

Siddharth Anand’s cryptic post fuels speculation on Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announcement

Although the post did not mention King or Shah Rukh Khan by name, fans swiftly interpreted it as a hint that an official release date announcement may be imminent. Thousands of comments soon followed, with many users urging clarification and suggesting the update could arrive soon.

User reactions ranged from hopeful anticipation — such as one remark reading “Announcement loaded” — to playful excitement, with some suggesting that details about other upcoming films might shift once King’s schedule is confirmed.

King is among the most anticipated Hindi films in production, following Shah Rukh Khan’s recent blockbuster successes. The action project, directed by Anand and featuring a star-studded ensemble including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Suhana Khan and others, has attracted sustained interest from audiences and critics alike.

Adding to expectations, readers may recall that Bollywood Hungama recently reported that King has been positioned for a Christmas 2026 release, with sources indicating that director Anand and Shah Rukh Khan considered dates including December 4 and December 25 before opting for the latter. This festive window is seen as giving the film an open run at the box office following the success of the Ramayana film earlier in the season.

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