Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action film King is reportedly adding a large-scale musical centerpiece. According to reports that surfaced on October 28 and were detailed by indulgexpress on October 29, the Siddharth Anand directorial will feature a star-studded introductory number inspired by the iconic "Deewangi Deewangi" song from Om Shanti Om (2007).
The reports claim that Khan has begun shooting portions of the number alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arshad Warsi, with choreography overseen by Vaibhavi Merchant. Preparations for the shoot reportedly began on October 26. For background, see our Shah Rukh Khan biography and Kareena Kapoor Khan biography.
The Ensemble Song Report
This report follows our earlier Shah Rukh Khan's King teaser report on the film — a separate development from the one detailed below.
Film: King
Director: Siddharth Anand
Release Date: December 24, 2026 (per indulgexpress, October 29; corroborated by Hollywood Reporter India's October 27 poster-reveal coverage and Zoom TV's October 28 report)
Reported Song: a star-studded introductory number inspired by "Deewangi Deewangi" from Om Shanti Om (2007) (indulgexpress, October 29, citing October 28 reports)
Reported Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arshad Warsi reportedly shooting portions (indulgexpress, October 29)
Choreographer: Vaibhavi Merchant (indulgexpress, October 29)
What Is Confirmed vs Reported
Confirmed: King is directed by Siddharth Anand and is slated for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026 — a date reported by indulgexpress on October 29 and corroborated by Hollywood Reporter India's October 27 poster-reveal coverage and Zoom TV's October 28 report. Separately, boxofficeworldwide reported on October 27 that Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan had begun filming a major King dance number, and indulgexpress notes preparations for the shoot began on October 26. Our KING (2026) release date, cast & music facts roundup tracks the film's journey so far.
Reported / UNCONFIRMED: the full guest list of the ensemble song; the song's title and music; and the rumored teaser drop on Shah Rukh Khan's November 2 birthday. The last of these rests only on director Siddharth Anand's cryptic "It's..." post on X on October 29, which Filmibeat describes as fan speculation — there is no official confirmation.
Watch the King Title Reveal
Watch the official title reveal below. Please note: this is the "KING | Title Reveal" video from Red Chillies Entertainment — it is not footage of the reported ensemble song.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is King releasing?
A: King is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026, according to indulgexpress (October 29), a date corroborated by Hollywood Reporter India and Zoom TV.
Q: What is the ensemble song about?
A: Per the reports, it is a star-studded introductory musical number for King, inspired by "Deewangi Deewangi" from Om Shanti Om (2007) (indulgexpress, October 29).
Q: Is it confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are dancing in it?
A: Not officially. Boxofficeworldwide (October 27) reported that Khan and Kareena had begun filming a major King dance number, and indulgexpress (October 29) says they are shooting portions with Arshad Warsi — but these remain reports, not official confirmations.
Q: Who is choreographing it?
A: Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant reportedly oversees the number, per indulgexpress (October 29).
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