Kartik Aaryan reacts to Shah Rukh Khan starrer KING release date teaser; calls it ‘Baap’ : Bollywood News

The upcoming action thriller King starring Shah Rukh Khan has triggered widespread excitement across the film fraternity, and actor Kartik Aaryan’s reaction has now added to the online frenzy. Kartik’s reaction came shortly after Shah Rukh Khan officially confirmed that King will release in cinemas on December 24, 2026.

Kartik Aaryan reacts to Shah Rukh Khan starrer KING release date teaser; calls it ‘Baap’

Kartik Aaryan reacts to Shah Rukh Khan starrer KING release date teaser; calls it ‘Baap’Taking to his Instagram Stories, Kartik reposted the newly released teaser video announcing King’s release date and simply wrote, “Baap,” a one-word response that quickly caught fans’ attention and went viral across social media platforms.

Kartik Aaryan reacts to Shah Rukh Khan starrer KING release date teaser; calls it ‘Baap’

Meanwhile, SRK took social media by storm earlier on January 24, after he shared a short but impactful teaser on X (formerly Twitter), offering a glimpse into the intense, stylised action that audiences can expect from the Siddharth Anand directorial. The teaser showcases SRK in a rugged salt-and-pepper gangster look, instantly setting the tone for what promises to be a high-octane cinematic experience.

Sharing the announcement, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, “#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas #ItsKingTime #KingDateAnnouncement,” a post that sent fans and industry insiders into a frenzy. The timing of the announcement—on the eve of the three-year anniversary of Pathaan—has further amplified excitement around the reunion of SRK and director Siddharth Anand, who last collaborated on the blockbuster action film.

Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King is an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller backed by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand. The film boasts a massive ensemble cast led by Shah Rukh Khan, with Suhana Khan making her theatrical debut alongside her father. The cast also includes Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachchan in key roles, with Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal appearing in supporting parts.

The latest teaser also builds on the buzz created by the film’s title reveal on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, which introduced his silver-haired action avatar, a signature theme track, and the now-viral dialogue, “Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon.” With Kartik Aaryan’s public show of admiration adding to the momentum, King is fast shaping up to be one of the most anticipated big-screen spectacles of 2026, poised to close the year with a bang.

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