Akshay Oberoi reveals why he accepted SRK's 'King' without script
What's the story
Actor Akshay Oberoi, who is awaiting the release of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari this week, has confirmed his participation in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming gangster actioner King. Speaking to Zoom, he revealed that he accepted the offer from director Siddharth Anand without even asking for a script. "Siddharth and Mamta Anand have my lifelong loyalty," he said.
Career progression
Oberoi's career progression is credited to Anand duo
Oberoi credited his career progression to the Anands, recalling how a show titled Flesh led him to Fighter. "That led to Fighter, where I got to show my talent to a wider audience. Fighter ke pehle 10-12 saal kaam kar raha tha, but that film put me on the map." He added that working with them feels like working with family. King also stars Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Rani Mukerji, among others.
Future ventures
Will Oberoi share screen with Khan?
When asked if he has shot scenes with Khan, Oberoi said, "Unfortunately not," adding that he doesn't know if he will share the screen with the superstar. "I didn't ask them for a script, scenes with Shah Rukh Khan. I trust them without a doubt and will do whatever they want me to do." Apart from Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Oberoi is also part of Yash and Geetu Mohandas's Toxic, which releases in 2026.