Shah Rukh Khan’s King Sets Record with ₹50 Cr Music Rights Deal
Shah Rukh Khan’s King secures a record ₹50 crore music rights deal ahead of its Christmas 2026 release, signaling huge pre-release buzz for the Siddharth Anand directorial.
Dumtika Editorial
August 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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King’s music rights sold for ₹50 crore, a record for Bollywood films.
SRK reunites with Pathaan director Siddharth Anand for this action entertainer.
Star-studded cast includes Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone.
Film set for a Christmas 2026 theatrical release.
Shah Rukh Khan’s King Scores Big with Music Rights
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action film King has made headlines by clinching a record-breaking music rights deal, months before its theatrical release. Directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously delivered the blockbuster Pathaan with SRK, the film’s music rights have reportedly been sold for a staggering ₹50 crores. This figure marks the highest music deal for a Bollywood film in recent years, reflecting the strong anticipation surrounding the project.
The soundtrack for King is composed by the duo Sachin-Jigar, while Anirudh Ravichander is in charge of the background score. The film’s ensemble cast features Suhana Khan in a significant role alongside her father, Shah Rukh Khan, with Abhishek Bachchan portraying the main antagonist. Other prominent names in the cast include Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and Rani Mukerji, adding to the film’s star power.
Scheduled for a Christmas 2026 release, King is already generating substantial buzz in trade circles. Industry sources highlight that the strong pre-release business and the collaboration between SRK and Siddharth Anand have contributed to the heightened expectations. The film’s action-packed narrative and high-profile cast are being closely watched by fans and analysts alike as the release date approaches.
