Actor Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly gearing up for yet another groundbreaking collaboration, this time with Sukumar, the acclaimed director behind the blockbuster Pushpa franchise. After collaborating with Mani Ratnam and Atlee, Khan is said to be in talks for a rural political action drama that promises to showcase him in an unprecedented avatar. According to a recent Mid-Day report, this project will see “King Khan” step into the shoes of an anti-hero, blending his unparalleled mass appeal with his global superstar persona in a raw, rustic, and quintessentially desi role.
A Fresh Take on Shah Rukh Khan’s Versatility
The yet-untitled film is poised to explore hard-hitting social themes such as caste and class oppression, offering a narrative that goes beyond mere entertainment. “King Khan will play an anti-hero, but this will be a rural political action drama that promises to show him in a raw, rustic, and desi avatar,” a source told Mid-Day. Fans of the actor, fondly known as the “Badshah of Bollywood,” have seen him reinvent himself time and again—from the brooding intensity of Darr and Baazigar to the larger-than-life heroism of Pathaan.
What’s Cooking in Sukumar’s Creative Kitchen?
However, fans might need to temper their excitement with patience. Both SRK and Sukumar are juggling packed schedules. Sukumar is currently working on RC 17 with Ram Charan, Pushpa 3: The Rampage, and a romantic drama also starring Ram. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan has his hands full with King, an action-packed venture set to begin filming in May 2025 in a start-to-finish schedule, and Pathaan 2, the much-anticipated sequel to his 2023 box-office juggernaut. Report suggests that SRK has informed filmmakers vying for his dates that he won’t be available for new projects for at least two years, hinting that the Sukumar collaboration might not materialize until 2027 or later.
With King and Pathaan 2 taking precedence, and Sukumar’s commitments to multiple projects, the film is likely years away from hitting the screens. Until then, fans can only speculate about how this collaboration will unfold and what new dimensions it will reveal in Shah Rukh Khan’s already legendary career.
