Anand denies Khan's 'King' has ₹450cr budget, urges filmmaking focus
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Director Siddharth Anand has set the record straight: Shah Rukh Khan's next film, King, does not have a ₹450 crore budget.
Despite buzz that it would outspend Jawan and Pathaan, Anand says those numbers are exaggerated.
The focus is now back on what matters: making the film itself.
'King' reportedly adapted from 'Leon'
King is reportedly a Hindi adaptation of the classic Leon: The Professional and features VFX from SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment.
The cast includes Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, and marks Suhana Khan's big-screen debut.
Filming is happening across international locations with some epic action scenes lined up.
King drops in December 2026: definitely one to watch out for!