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Aryan Khan reacts to Shah Rukh Khan’s latest KING promo and fans can't keep calm: "Baap"

The makers of Shah Rukh Khan’s highly-anticipated film KING unveiled a new promo video along with the release date on Saturday, sending fans into a frenzy following the first look. However, what stole the spotlight was Shah Rukh’s son Aryan Khan’s adorable reaction to the promo.

January 24, 2026 / 19:16 IST
Reacting to Shah Rukh Khan’s killer looks in the latest video, son Aryan Khan took to social media to praise his father.
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  • Shah Rukh Khan's film KING to release on December 24, 2026
  • Aryan Khan praised SRK's look in KING promo, calling him "Baap" on Instagram
  • KING marks SRK's third collaboration with director Siddharth Anand

The makers of Shah Rukh Khan starrer, the most-anticipated film KING, released a new promo video along with the release date on Saturday, and fans can’t keep calm following the latest update after the first look. But what caught everyone's attention is his son Aryan Khan's reaction to the promo video.

Reacting to Shah Rukh Khan’s killer looks in the latest video, son Aryan Khan took to social media to praise his father.

Taking to his Instagram stories, Aryan reshared the promo video and wrote, "Baap," showing that sometimes even the simplest words are enough to express your feelings. Sure, it’s one word, but it conveys so much.

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KING will mark the third collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand. The release date announcement came on the eve of the third anniversary of Pathaan, adding to the excitement surrounding the blockbuster duo’s reunion.

The film is set to release on December 24, 2026. Along with the release date, the makers have given fans a deeper look into the world of KING, showcasing Shah Rukh Khan in a bold, fierce new avatar set against stunning landscapes and striking visuals.

The powerful imagery and strong visual language have further fueled fan excitement.

Taking to Instagram, Shah Rukh shared the new promo video along with the caption, "#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas. #ItsKingTime #KingDateAnnouncement."

The electrifying title reveal, dropped on November 2 to mark Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, introduced his silver-haired, action-driven look, an SRK-special theme song, and a striking dialogue delivered by SRK: “Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon,” setting off a frenzy across media platforms. With the date reveal, anticipation for the film continues to soar.

Also read: Shah Rukh Khan’s KING to release on 24th December; makers share latest promo: Watch

Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, KING stars Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Abhay Verma, Rani Mukerji, and Raghav Juyal.

Meanwhile, Aryan Khan recently made his directorial debut with the hit web series Bads of Bollywood.

M Snehanjali
M Snehanjali is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering general news and entertainment in digital newsroom.
first published: Jan 24, 2026 07:15 pm

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