Audiences are eagerly awaiting *Ramayana: Part 1*, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the first installment of this mythological epic is set to release this Diwali. However, if reports are to be believed, *Ramayana: Part 1* won’t be the only attraction in theaters; Shah Rukh Khan also has a major surprise in store for his fans this Diwali.

**'King' to appear in theaters alongside *Ramayana***
According to reports from *Variety*, a special promotional teaser for Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated film, *King*, will be screened in theaters alongside Ranbir Kapoor’s mythological drama, *Ramayana: Part 1*. This means that audiences across 9,000 screens nationwide will get a glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan’s *King* while watching Ranbir’s *Ramayana*.

**Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday is on November 2nd**
Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday is a special occasion—not just for the actor himself, but also for his legion of fans. On November 2, 2026, the 'Badshah' of Bollywood will celebrate his 61st birthday. While fans are expected to gather outside his bungalow as early as midnight, the actor plans to reciprocate their love by unveiling a new promo for *King* around his birthday. Notably, *King* is being touted as one of India’s biggest action films, with the makers investing heavily in the project.

**When will *King* be released in theaters?**
As for its release, Shah Rukh Khan is set to bring his new action-drama, *King*, to the big screen during the Christmas season. The film is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026. Alongside Shah Rukh Khan, the film features stars such as Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Arshad Warsi, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Rani Mukerji in significant roles.

Chants of 'Shri Ram' to echo in theaters this Diwali
As for the release date of Ranbir Kapoor's magnum opus, *Ramayana: Part 1*, the film is set to hit theaters on November 5th. In addition to Ranbir and Yash, the movie will feature actors including Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta, and Arun Govil.

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