Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ Poster Sparks Online Debate Over Design and AI Claims

Shah Rukh Khan has released the first look poster for his upcoming film *King*, scheduled for theatrical release on 24 December 2026. The poster shows the superstar in a rugged avatar—grey hair, beard, distressed leather jacket, unbuttoned shirt—walking with a gun in one hand and a red rose clenched between his teeth, set against a burning aircraft.

The image has drawn mixed reactions. Many fans praised the powerful, action‑hero aesthetic and expressed excitement for the film’s promotional campaign. Others noted striking similarities to the poster of Ranveer Singh’s *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* and to Donnie Yen’s 2021 action film *Raging Fire*. Some social‑media users went further, accusing the makers of using AI‑generated artwork.

The poster was created by director Siddharth Anand, who previously worked with Khan on *Pathaan*. *King* will also feature Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan in her first on‑screen collaboration with him, alongside a large ensemble cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma.

While the debate continues online, the film’s release date remains unchanged. Fans can verify the poster’s authenticity by checking official announcements from the production house and the director’s verified social‑media accounts.

Key Points

• First look poster released for *King* (release: 24 Dec 2026)
• Design compared to *Dhurandhar* and *Raging Fire*
• Accusations of AI‑generated artwork circulating on social media
• Director Siddharth Anand; first collaboration with daughter Suhana Khan
• Ensemble cast includes Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, etc.