Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ Breaks Silence on Brad Pitt Comparison

The first look of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film “King” has ignited a social media frenzy, with fans and critics comparing the actor’s style to Hollywood star Brad Pitt’s appearance in the racing drama “F1.” The striking similarity between Shah Rukh Khan’s blue shirt and tan jacket ensemble and Brad Pitt’s iconic look from the film sparked widespread debate about whether Bollywood took inspiration from Hollywood or if it was merely a coincidence. The comparison quickly went viral, with memes flooding social media platforms as users questioned the authenticity of the styling choice.

Director Siddharth Anand Addresses the Controversy

Director Siddharth Anand has effectively silenced the trolls by responding with humor and perspective. He shared a laughing emoji and an ‘OK’ hand sign on a post that cleverly highlighted how Bollywood films are often compared to Hollywood counterparts—if there’s a ship, it’s Titanic; if there’s a jet, it’s Top Gun; and now if there’s a similar shirt, it’s F1. His witty response made it clear that he dismisses these accusations as baseless and unfounded, treating the entire controversy with light-hearted humor.

Shah Rukh Khan Reveals Character Details

Shah Rukh Khan himself addressed the film during his birthday celebrations, describing his character as distinctly different from his previous roles. The character “King” is portrayed as a dark, violent, and mysterious man of action who doesn’t question orders—he simply executes them. According to Shah Rukh Khan, the character possesses multiple layers of evil complexity, never apologizing for his brutal actions.

Production Details

“King” features an impressive ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee, Abhishek Bachchan, and Jackie Shroff. Co-written by Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh, the film will be released in 2026 through Red Chilies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.