Is Shah Rukh Khan going grey for King? Fans compare the look to Tom Cruise

Highlights:

• A leaked photo on Reddit has fans speculating about Shah Rukh Khan’s new look in King.
  
• Some believe he may sport grey hair for the role, drawing comparisons to Tom Cruise in Collateral.
  
• The Siddharth Anand–directed film pairs Shah Rukh with daughter Suhana Khan in her big-screen debut.
  

A leaked image fuels speculation

Shah Rukh Khan’s next action thriller, King, is already generating buzz months ahead of release. A photo posted on Reddit has prompted claims that the actor could be adopting a grey-haired look for his role.

The image, which shows a man with silver hair leaving a McDonald’s, is blurred and pixelated, making it difficult to confirm the identity. Despite this, the post quickly gained traction, with the user suggesting it reveals Shah Rukh’s new on-screen appearance. There has been no official confirmation from the actor or the production team.

Fans react online

The possibility of Shah Rukh appearing as a ‘silver fox’ has excited fans. One comment noted the resemblance to Tom Cruise’s look in Collateral (2004). Others pointed out that Khan has previously experimented with older, rugged avatars, most notably in Atlee’s Jawan (2023), which became a major box office hit.

What to expect from King

Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is being billed as one of Bollywood’s most ambitious action projects. While the plot remains under wraps, reports suggest Shah Rukh plays a seasoned assassin navigating the criminal underworld. Suhana Khan, making her feature film debut, is expected to portray his trainee, learning survival and combat under his guidance.

The film will also star Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist, alongside a notable ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma and Raghav Juyal.