Overview
- Fighter marked two years since its January 25, 2024 debut, an aerial action drama by Siddharth Anand starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, produced by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures as the first entry in a planned franchise.
- Anand posted on X that Fighter is his best work, thanked fans, and said he intends to better it with King, noting two particularly emotional scenes without revealing story details.
- Rishabh Sawhney commemorated the milestone by calling Anand his “Guru” and the film the “most magical experience” of his life, crediting lessons from Hrithik Roshan and early support from casting director Mukesh Chhabra.
- Anil Kapoor shared photos and wrote that “Fighter still soars high,” expressing gratitude for memories and the project’s lasting resonance.
- The makers confirmed King will release on December 24, 2026, reuniting Anand with Shah Rukh Khan and featuring Suhana Khan, following teasers that introduced Khan’s new action-led avatar.