King: Is Siddharth Anand Under Pressure Over the Film’s Success?

King: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to return to action mode once again. He will be seen in director Siddharth Anand's upcoming film " King," their second collaboration after "Pathan." Released in 2023, "Pathan" achieved blockbuster status, grossing ₹1,050 crore worldwide. In a recent interview, Siddharth Anand revealed that he is very serious about "King," and the film is being produced on a grand scale. He also acknowledged that audience expectations have risen significantly after the previous film's success, but the entire team is working hard to meet these expectations.

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Siddharth Anand gave this statement about King (Siddharth Anand gave this statement about King)

Siddharth Anand was asked in an interview if there was pressure to achieve a certain box office figure with King. The director said, "I wouldn't say there's pressure, but I would say there are expectations. And that's what happens when you work with a megastar like SRK. So I'm aware of those expectations. But if I start fulfilling them, it's a mistake. I'd be making a mistake in my filmmaking. Because if there was a catering formula, everyone would be making blockbusters."

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'We are working so hard on King as if it is our first film' - Siddharth Anand

Siddharth Anand further spoke about not following any formula. The director added, "If you start following a success formula, you start guessing what the audience will like. And that will destroy you as a filmmaker. We never made Pathan with the intention or dream of achieving the numbers it ultimately did, and I think that's where the magic lies. When you start working with just that belief, that's where the failure lies. We're working so hard on King as if it were our first film. We have to pass the test with the audience again. We're working with that intention. We know the expectations, but we don't give in to the pressure."

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When will King release?

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Shahrukh Khan's King, directed by Siddharth Anand, will be released on December 24 this year.

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Who is the star cast of King?

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma. Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and Jio Studios jointly produce King. It is co-written by Sujoy Ghosh, Sagar Pandya, and Suresh Nair, with dialogues by Abbas Tyrewala. King is being described as a gangster thriller.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the film King about?

"King" is Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action film, directed by Siddharth Anand. This marks their second collaboration after "Pathan."

2. Is Siddharth Anand feeling box office pressure?

Following the tremendous success of "Pathan," audience expectations have skyrocketed. Siddharth Anand admits that expectations are high, but he sees it as positive pressure.

3. How does Pathan's success impact King?

"Pathan" grossed ₹1,050 crore worldwide. This massive success has raised expectations for a blockbuster performance from "King."

4. What did Siddharth Anand say about pressure? (What did Siddharth Anand say about the pressure?)

He said he's focused on making a good film, not box office figures. He believes that if the content is strong, success will follow.

5. Will 'King' be an action film?

Yes, 'King' is touted to be a big-scale action-entertainer, in which Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in a powerful avatar.

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