Shah Rukh Khan birthday: King asset drop expected at midnight, Mannat gets ready

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday celebrations are gathering momentum, with a special asset from his upcoming film, King, expected to be released at midnight on November 2. India Today has learnt that the reveal will coincide with the actor’s 61st birthday, although the makers have not confirmed whether it will be a teaser, a song or another promotional asset.Director Siddharth Anand’s cryptic posts have fuelled speculation about the midnight reveal. Meanwhile, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link has been illuminated in Shah Rukh’s honour, and preparations are under way outside his Mumbai home, Mannat. The film, which reunites the actor with Anand after Pathaan, is scheduled to be released worldwide on December 24, 2026.Speculation about a possible King teaser has been building over the past few days. Anand shared three brief, one-word updates on X, each posted precisely at midnight. Fans pieced the messages together to form the phrase, “It’s Time for the world To Celebrate”. The timing prompted many fans to suggest that the director was hinting at a special announcement on Shah Rukh’s birthday. Several predicted that the film’s teaser could arrive at 12 am on November 2.The makers, however, have yet to disclose the nature of the midnight release.Ed Sheeran-Arijit Singh song reportedly planned Adding to the speculation, a report by The Climax India claimed that King will feature a special song by Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh. According to the report, the track is set to be released on November 2, coinciding with Shah Rukh’s birthday.If confirmed, the song will bring together the two singers from different music industries for the film.Mumbai prepares for Shah Rukh Khan’s birthdayThe celebrations have also moved beyond social media. Mumbai’s Bandra-Worli Sea Link has been illuminated with a tribute to Shah Rukh. Photographs of the display have been widely circulated online.Really, everything about #ShahRukhKhan and his #King is turning out to be King size! Check out how Bandra-Worli Sea Link has lit up ahead of #SRK’s birthday! And to think of it, abhi toh #BurjKhalifa baaki hai! #KingSRK #KingMovie https://t.co/sd5NGnXfmm— Joginder Tuteja (@Tutejajoginder) November 1, 2026Preparations are also under way outside Mannat, where a panel is being installed ahead of the expected King asset release. Fans are waiting to see what Shah Rukh and the film’s team have planned for the occasion.About Shah Rukh Khan’s KingDirected by Siddharth Anand, King is a crime action-thriller and marks his reunion with Shah Rukh after Pathaan. It is produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, along with Marflix Pictures.Shah Rukh plays the titular character, while Suhana Khan has a prominent lead role. Abhishek Bachchan plays the primary antagonist, and Deepika Padukone makes an extended special appearance. Jaideep Ahlawat and Raghav Juyal are also part of the ensemble cast.Mounted on an international scale, the film will feature action sequences shot across global locations. As Shah Rukh’s birthday approaches, attention remains fixed on the midnight reveal and whether it will offer the first glimpse of King, which is due to reach cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026.- Ends