Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ To Be Released Internationally By Phars Film

Phars Film will release Shah Rukh Khan starrer King, directed by Siddarth Anand, in international cinemas on December 24.

The film is opening day-and-date with its India release, where Pen Marudhar has distribution rights. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Marflix Pictures, King marks the highly-anticipated reunion of Khan and Anand following their 2023 blockbuster Pathaan.

Phars Film Chairman, Ahmad Golchin, said: “We at Phars Film feel it is an immense source of pride to bring King, featuring the renowned Shah Rukh Khan, to the big screen. For us, obtaining this distinguished deal represents a major achievement, and we are delighted to take a role in presenting a film of such scale and importance to the public.

“Since Shah Rukh Khan is a global icon and his cinematic influence knows no boundaries, it is both a privilege and a great source of pride for our whole team that we are bringing King to the big screen. We look forward to ensuring that this much-anticipated release becomes a truly unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences.”

Venky Mysore, CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment, said “We are delighted to have Phars Film as our overseas distributor for the much-anticipated film King. Phars’ extensive international reach and market expertise will significantly strengthen the films global prospects”.

Phars Film added in a press release that King is “already generating tremendous buzz among audiences, with its combination of edge-of-the-seat thrills, large-scale spectacle and star power promising a major cinematic event.”

The film is expected to further lift annual box office for Hindi-language films, both in India and internationally, which has already had a strong year with hits including Dhurandhar: The Revenge in March.

Tomorrow (November 5) sees the release of another big Bollywood production – Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra – which Sony Pictures Entertainment is distributing in international territories.