The evergreen Anil Kapoor is set to share the screen once more with the reigning monarch of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, in the upcoming action spectacle, “King.” This isn’t just another casting announcement; it’s a reunion of two cinematic forces, a blend of seasoned charisma and enduring superstardom that promises to ignite the silver screen.
According to a report by Pinkvilla, the veteran actor has been brought on board to play a pivotal role in the film that is set to go on floors in mid-May this year.
“Shah Rukh Khan plays an assassin in King, Anil Kapoor will be seen as his handler. There were multiple actors considered for the part, but the team amicably feels that Anil Kapoor suits the role to the T. Anil is also excited to collaborate with Shah Rukh Khan on this mega-budget actioner,” the source informed the portal.
Furthermore, the source also shared details of its shoot schedule and added, “The first schedule kicks off around May 20 in Mumbai, followed by an international leg in Europe. The film has been written keeping the theatrical sensibilities of the modern audience in mind, and presents Shah Rukh Khan like never before – raw, and rooted. The action sequences too are designed balancing style with raw-ness”.
This marks a reunion for Anil Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan, who previously shared screen space in the 1995 film “Trimurti.”
“King” is an action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand, who also helmed Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster “Pathaan.” The film also stars Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, Suhana Khan, in her theatrical debut, along with Deepika Padukone in a cameo, Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma in key roles.
