Shah Rukh Khan has officially sent the internet into a frenzy with the release of the high-octane poster for his upcoming project, King. The superstar looks every bit the vengeful protagonist, captured striding through a tunnel of roaring flames while wielding a gun. Sporting an unbuttoned dark shirt that reveals a bloodied chest, the rugged aesthetic has left fans swooning over his intense screen presence. SRK matched the dramatic visual with a cryptic caption on X, writing, “Aaj phir yaad aaya… Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon… #KING,” further fueling the hype ahead of his 61st birthday.
However, the excitement hasn’t been without its fair share of drama. Shortly after the poster dropped, social media users began drawing sharp comparisons to the promotional material for Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The discourse quickly turned into a debate, with some followers accusing the makers of King of taking heavy inspiration from the visual style of the Ranveer starrer. One user didn’t hold back, sarcastically remarking that the team seemingly saw the Dhurandhar poster and decided they needed a similar look for their own lead.
The comparison train didn’t stop there, as various fans took to X to voice their skepticism. One critic went as far as to label the King poster a direct copy, while others chimed in with playful jabs about the film’s creative choices. Despite the buzz surrounding the alleged similarities, the dedicated SRK fanbase remains unfazed, with many arguing that drawing inspiration is simply part of the cinematic process. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action-packed spectacle is currently slated to hit theatres on December 24, 2026.