Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action film King has taken the internet by storm following its title reveal on November 2, 2025. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the much-awaited project has already set major digital records, becoming the second most-viewed first glimpse in Indian cinema history within 24 hours of release.

The special reveal, timed with SRK’s birthday celebrations, has ignited massive fan excitement, reaffirming the actor’s dominance in the action genre after the record-breaking success of Pathaan and Jawan.

‘King’ title reveal takes YouTube by storm

According to Excel Entertainment’s live data, King amassed an impressive 28 million views in the first 24 hours on YouTube. Fans and film enthusiasts flooded the internet with praise for Shah Rukh Khan’s intense new avatar, the sleek cinematography, and the thumping background score — all of which have become hallmarks of Siddharth Anand’s filmmaking style.

The title reveal’s soaring numbers have pushed King ahead of several blockbuster contenders, including Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 and Jr NTR’s Devara, securing the second spot among the most-viewed first glimpses of Indian cinema.

Most-viewed first glimpses on YouTube in 24 hours (as of November 2025)

  1. Toxic – 35.9 million
  2. King – 28 million
  3. Pushpa 2 (Where Is Pushpa? | Hindi) – 27.67 million
  4. Devara – 26.17 million
  5. Guntur Kaaram – 20.98 million
  6. Kanguva – 20.77 million
  7. Pushpa 2 (Telugu) – 20.45 million
  8. Devara (Hindi) – 18.57 million
  9. Dhurandhar – 16.88 million
  10. Liger – 15.92 million

SRK dominates likes chart — behind Jawan

The King title announcement received 470,000 likes within 24 hours, outperforming other major releases like Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana (388K likes) and Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 (333K likes). However, Jawan — Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 blockbuster — still retains its top spot as the most-liked Bollywood announcement video, with 530,000 likes in the first 24 hours.

Top five most-liked Bollywood announcement videos on YouTube (first 24 hours):

  1. Jawan – 530K
  2. King – 470K
  3. Ramayana – 388K
  4. Pathaan – 369K
  5. Tiger 3 – 333K

The massive response reinforces SRK’s enduring star power, proving that his fanbase remains unmatched in both India and overseas.

About the film and its cast

King marks a collaboration between Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, uniting Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand once again after Pathaan.

Adding to the anticipation, the film will feature Suhana Khan, SRK’s daughter, in her theatrical debut, making this project a highly emotional milestone for the Khan family. The stellar ensemble cast includes Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Akshay Oberoi, Saurabh Shukla, Abhay Verma, and Karanvir Malhotra.

While details about the storyline remain under wraps, the film is expected to be a high-octane action thriller with an emotional core — combining stylish visuals, large-scale production, and heart-pounding drama.

Release and expectations

King is slated for a theatrical release in 2026, with the exact date yet to be announced. Given the unprecedented response to the title reveal, industry analysts predict it could emerge as one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters of 2026.

For Shah Rukh Khan fans, the King announcement has turned out to be more than just a teaser — it’s a celebration of his continued reign as the undisputed “King of Bollywood.”