Phars Film will release Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King in international cinemas on December 24, marking a simultaneous debut with the film’s release in India.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film will be distributed in India by Pen Marudhar, while Phars Film will handle its international distribution.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Marflix Pictures, King marks the much-anticipated reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Anand following their 2023 blockbuster Pathaan.
Phars Film Calls International Deal a Major Achievement
Phars Film Chairman Ahmad Golchin described the acquisition as a significant achievement for the company, expressing pride in bringing the Shah Rukh Khan-led production to international audiences.
“We at Phars Film feel it is an immense source of pride to bring King, featuring the renowned Shah Rukh Khan, to the big screen. For us, obtaining this distinguished deal represents a major achievement, and we are delighted to take a role in presenting a film of such scale and importance to the public,” Golchin said.
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He added that Khan’s global popularity made the international release particularly meaningful for the company.
“Since Shah Rukh Khan is a global icon and his cinematic influence knows no boundaries, it is both a privilege and a great source of pride for our whole team that we are bringing King to the big screen. We look forward to ensuring that this much-anticipated release becomes a truly unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences,” he said.
Red Chillies Welcomes Phars Film as Overseas Distributor
Venky Mysore, CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment, welcomed the partnership with Phars Film, highlighting the distributor’s international network and market experience.
“We are delighted to have Phars Film as our overseas distributor for the much-anticipated film King. Phars’ extensive international reach and market expertise will significantly strengthen the film’s global prospects,” Mysore said.
In its press release, Phars Film said King was already generating considerable excitement among audiences. The company highlighted the film’s combination of suspense, large-scale spectacle and star power as key elements of its theatrical appeal.
Strong Year for Indian Cinema
The release of King is expected to contribute to the Hindi-language film industry’s box-office performance in India and international markets.
The industry has already enjoyed a strong year, with successful releases including Dhurandhar: The Revenge in March.
Another major Bollywood production, Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, is scheduled for release on November 5. Sony Pictures Entertainment is handling its international distribution.
With Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand reuniting after the success of Pathaan, King is among the highly anticipated upcoming releases for Indian cinema audiences worldwide.
