Shahrukh Khan and Siddharth Anand King One of the most awaited films of Indian cinema. Made on a budget of Rs. This Rs 400 crore action-packed entertainer features a strong ensemble cast of Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukherjee, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi and many more. The film is set for a grand release during the Christmas 2026 weekend, and expectations are sky-high.
Scoop: Pen Marudhar acquires Shah Rukh Khan-Siddharth Anand’s King for a whopping Rs. Dramatic deal worth Rs 250 crore
In an interesting turn of events,It has been exclusively revealed that Penn Marudhar has acquired the All India distribution rights King For a huge sum of Rs. 250 crores. It’s one of the biggest theatrical deals of the year, and why not, it stars India’s biggest superstar – Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. “Penn Marudhar has acquired the theatrical distribution rights of King For an amount of Rs. 250 crores. The distributor has a long-standing association with Shah Rukh Khan’s banner, which has released films like young, donkey, Zero, Revenge, Coincidence And much more,” a trade source shared .
King The release is being seen in a crowded Christmas 2026 window among Hollywood biggies – Avengers: Doomsday, dune 3 And Jumanji. “Shah Rukh Khan was looking for a strong distribution partner to navigate the competitive window, and he is considering a wide theatrical release in the month of December across the country.”
scale of King The deal reflects both new confidence in the theatrical ecosystem and Shah Rukh Khan’s continued surge at the box office following his blockbuster resurgence. domestic rights of King Several top-tier players including AA Films, Jio Studios (Distribution), PVR Inox Pictures, Yash Raj Films (Distribution), and Dharma Productions (Distribution) made aggressive bids.
