SRK's 'King' Poster Sparks Heated Debate Over Ranveer Singh Similarity
Shah Rukh Khan's new look for 'King' creates a stir online as fans compare the poster to Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar'.
Shah Rukh Khan has once again dominated the digital conversation, but this time, it is not just about his stardom. The unveiling of a new poster for his highly anticipated film SRK King poster debate has ignited a firestorm on social media, with users divided between sheer admiration and accusations of imitation.
A Gritty New Avatar for the Badshah
Just days before celebrating his 61st birthday, the superstar treated his fans to a glimpse of his character in 'King'. The poster depicts a vengeful version of the actor, sporting a gritty look with an unbuttoned dark shirt and a bloodied chest. In a dramatic visual, SRK is seen wielding a gun while emerging from a tunnel engulfed in towering flames, promising an intense, action-packed cinematic experience.
Adding to the intrigue was the caption shared by the actor: "Aaj phir yaad aaya... Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon… #KING," which has left fans speculating about the depth of his character in the upcoming movie.
The 'Dhurandhar' Comparison
While a vast majority of the fanbase is swooning over the superstar's screen presence, a vocal section of the internet has pointed out striking similarities between this visual and the poster for Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar'. The comparison quickly evolved into a debate, with some users claiming the 'King' poster is a direct copy of the Ranveer Singh starrer.
The discourse on X (formerly Twitter) became particularly spicy, with some users taking playful digs at the production. One user commented that after allegedly copying the script from 'Leon The Professional', the team has now copied the poster from 'Dhurandhar 2'. Another user joked, "Bro saw the Dhurandhar 2 poster and went, ‘We need that’."
"Am I the Only One?"
The debate intensified as more users shared side-by-side comparisons. One user questioned, "Am I the only one???" while suggesting that taking inspiration from the best is not necessarily a problem. The references to 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' alongside 'King' have kept the conversation trending, blending criticism with a sense of cinematic rivalry.
Anticipation Remains High
Despite the online banter and the "copy-paste" allegations, the excitement surrounding the film remains unshaken. For millions of SRK fans, the dramatic poster has only heightened the anticipation for the movie's release.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, 'King' is slated to hit the big screens on December 24, 2026. Whether the film lives up to the visual hype or settles the poster debate remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the world is watching.