It'll be SRK x Lionel Messi in Kolkata this Saturday!
What's the story
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to attend the first leg of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 in Kolkata. The event will take place at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, December 13. Khan announced his attendance with a playful post on social media, saying, "This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata.... and hoping the day ride is completely 'Messi.'"
Fan reactions
Fans react to Khan's announcement
Khan's announcement sent fans into a frenzy, with many expressing their excitement on social media. One fan wrote, "Two GOATS in one frame," while another said, "When King Khan meets the GOAT... the atmosphere isn't going to be 'Messi,' it's going to be legendary." Another fan humorously requested that Khan not sign Messi as an opener for his cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders.
Tour details
Messi's India tour to include meeting with PM Modi
Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 will take him to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi from December 13-15. Kolkata's event is set to start at 10:30am on Saturday, followed by Hyderabad show at 7:00pm. On Sunday evening, he'll go to Mumbai, and the tour will wrap up in the capital city, where he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Messi will be joined by his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez and Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul.
Film details
Khan's upcoming film 'King' to release in 2026
Meanwhile, Khan is busy with his upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The action thriller, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, will be one of the biggest cinematic spectacles of 2026. The film stars Khan in the titular role alongside his daughter Suhana Khan, who is making her theatrical debut. Abhishek Bachchan plays the antagonist, while Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor are also a part of the ensemble cast.