Shah Rukh Khan to reunite with Rani Mukerji in Siddharth Anand's king after 19 years? Here's what we know | Mint

In a move that excited Hindi Cinema fans, Rani Mukerji will allegedly be reunited with Shah Rukh Khan on the screen after a 19-year gap, the much-awaited action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. The film, which already boasts an impressive ensemble, will begin on May 20. SRK, Rani Mukerji, to reunite: reported reports by Pinkvilla, Mukerji as the mother of the character of Suhana Khan, and her role will be an integral part of the emotional bow of the film. Mukerji’s character is described far from a volatile Como as ‘The Heart of King, which leads to the emotional depth’ of the story. The report further expands: “It was a no-brainer for Rani to say yes to Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand’s offer for King. She heard the part and immediately agreed to board the film.” The importance of this cast lies not only in the nostalgic reunion of two beloved stars that the screen last shared in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), but also in Mukerji’s return to the cinema to a short hiatus. Her last appearance was in the 2023 drama Mrs. Chatterjee against Norway. Pinkvilla confirmed: “Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan worked together on films such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, and are now all ready for a reunification.” More about King the Cast of King was piled up with names in the market, including Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Abhay Verma. If the cast is true, it will mark Deepika’s fifth collaboration with SRC. Their most recent collaboration was Jawan, where she played an extensive Como role as the wife of Vikram and Azad’s mother, both played by Shah Rukh Khan. With such a star force and an experienced director at the helm, King is already buzzing. The film will be late at the end of 2026 for a big release.