Kareena Kapoor Khan teases a special surprise with Shah Rukh Khan for ‘King’

Kareena Kapoor Khan teases a special surprise with Shah Rukh Khan; hints at big reunion for ‘King’ as she wishes him on his 61st birthday

Kareena Kapoor Khan has given Shah Rukh Khan’s fans one more reason to be excited about ‘King’. Posting a picture of the two stars together on his birthday, she hinted at a surprise arriving on December 24, 2026.

Reports have already suggested that the pair will reunite for a special song in the film.

Kareena Kapoor Khan's birthday post for Shah Rukh Khan

Kareena shared a black-and-white silhouette of herself and Shah Rukh on Instagram. The two seem to face each other as if about to dance, with dramatic lighting behind them. The image reveals little, yet it has fans wondering when the song will arrive. The actors have earlier appeared together in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, ‘Ra.One’, ‘Asoka’ and a special number in ‘Don’.Wishing Shah Rukh on his 61st birthday, she wrote, “Happy Birthday King. The forever Ruler of the kingdom. Let’s dance together… Can’t wait 🎉 24-12-26.”

What is special about December 24?

December 24 will mark Shah Rukh’s return to the big screen with ‘King’, his first theatrical release since ‘Dunki’ in 2023. That year, he had three releases: ‘Pathaan’, ‘Jawan’ and ‘Dunki’. This time, he comes with a large ensemble that includes Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi and Raghav Juyal.

Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor Khan will also make special appearances.

First song ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ is out

To build the excitement further, the makers released the first song, ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’, featuring Shah Rukh and Deepika, at midnight on November 2. Sharing it on social media, Shah Rukh wrote, “This era of love is bestowed upon the fortunate ones... Where roses bloom amidst the fragrance of gunpowder…Of Love and other Battles…This December, #LoveLikeAKing #TuMilJaaye song out now! #KING in cinemas 24.12.26.”The song came a week after the makers unveiled a new poster, offering another peek into the world of the film.

About ‘King’

Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘King’ is backed by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Siddharth and Mamta Anand’s Marflix Pictures. The film is reportedly inspired by the 1994 French film ‘Léon: The Professional’, starring Jean Reno. It is said to follow the bond between an ageing, feared assassin, played by Shah Rukh, and his young protégé, portrayed by his daughter Suhana.