Director Sujoy Ghosh to team up with Shahid Kapoor after exit from SRK’s King?

Sujoy Ghosh has reportedly stepped away from directing Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film, King.

The latest development is that Ghosh is now focusing on developing a thriller with actor Shahid Kapoor while Siddharth Anand, who directed Khan in Pathaan, will be helming King. However, Shahid Kapoor’s team has apparently denied the rumours of his collaboration with Ghosh.

A report in Mid Day suggested that Shaid Kapoor has shown interest in Sujoy Ghosh’s thriller. A source was quoted as saying, “Shahid was interested in the script earlier, but the timing wasn’t right. Now, both Sujoy and he are making it a priority to align their schedules and bring it to life.” However, according to Hindustan Times, the actor’s team has refuted the rumours.

In an earlier report, it was revealed that Sujoy Ghosh would not be directing King, a crime drama he initially developed for Shah Rukh Khan. Instead, Siddharth Anand, who directed Khan in Pathaan, will take over the project. King features Shah Rukh in a role suitable for his age and marks the theatrical debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan.

The film also stars young actor Abhay Verma, and actor Abhishek Bachchan as the main antagonist. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, King is slated for a 2026 Eid release, with chances of it clashing with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, Love and War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.