As Shah Rukh Khan gets closer to completing the shooting of King, the superstar has quietly started meeting several writers and directors to decide his next feature film. Pinkvilla had earlier reported that Farah Khan is currently the frontrunner to direct her next dual-role entertainer, tentatively titled Main Hoon Na 2. While the scripting of this commercial is still going on, now Shah Rukh has received an unexpected offer, which could potentially change the direction of his next move.
Reliable sources confirm that Shah Rukh Khan has been approached for a big budget, old school, mature romantic drama, an offer that will surprise even industry insiders. This script, which has come out of nowhere, has appealed to Shahrukh Khan and is now being seriously considered as his next project.
What makes this development particularly exciting is Shah Rukh’s inclination to revisit the romance genre that once defined his superstardom. A source has confirmed, "This is not a rehash of his previous roles…it is an age-appropriate narrative set in a more mature world of love, full of emotional depth and drama. The film establishes him as the quintessential poster boy of romance."
"Shah Rukh Khan is equally excited about both the projects, the Farah Khan directorial and this newly introduced romantic saga. A final decision is expected by June, when they will have enough time to evaluate both the scripts and their development progress. And he keeps meeting and hearing from many other top names of the Indian film industry.
The sutra also adds, "After delivering back-to-back action films, Shah Rukh Khan is keen to move away from physically demanding roles following medical advice and minor injuries sustained over the years. Hence, this romantic drama comes at the right time. After the release of King, Shahrukh is definitely set to start shooting for his next film from January or February 2027."
If things come to fruition, the film will be directed by a top-tier director, though the name has been kept under wraps for now. Regardless of which project he chooses first, Shah Rukh Khan is clear about his deadlines; He intends to start shooting for his next film soon after the release of King, possibly around January or February 2027.
Stay tuned as we continue to follow this development closely. Pinkvilla will bring you exclusive updates on Shahrukh’s next big move till June.
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