Fresh leaked pictures from the sets of King have intensified excitement around Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action thriller, with fans now convinced that Abhishek Bachchan will be seen playing the film’s primary antagonist. The visuals, which have rapidly gone viral across social media platforms, showcase Abhishek in a rugged and intense avatar that has sparked widespread discussion online.
The newly surfaced images reportedly come from an outdoor shooting schedule set against a mountainous backdrop. In one of the pictures shared by fan accounts on X, Abhishek Bachchan is seen standing atop a vehicle dressed in a long grey overcoat layered over an all-black outfit. The actor also appears to be holding a gun, adding to speculation about his role in the action-packed entertainer.
#AbhishekBachchan 😈 First Official Internet Breaking Alert LEAKED LOOK Photos ⚠️ From #KING 👑 Shoot On Sets In 2026❤️🔥#ABJr Full Fledge RAW & REAL First Look Reveal In #SiddharthAnand‘s Next PAN World Action Opus On #XMas Dec 24 2026 💯
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— Shahabuddin Ahmed (SRKian) 2.0 🇮🇳 🇵🇸 (@Shahab2SRKian50) May 13, 2026
Another leaked image from the set reportedly captures a dramatic car explosion sequence, hinting at the large-scale action sequences planned for the film. The visuals have prompted fans to speculate even further about Abhishek’s character, with many believing he is set to portray a powerful villain opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Social media reactions poured in shortly after the pictures surfaced online. While some fans compared Abhishek’s appearance to iconic Bollywood antagonists, others openly referred to him as the “main antagonist” of King. The leaked stills have significantly increased curiosity surrounding the actor’s role in the project.
The latest leak follows earlier behind-the-scenes clips from the film’s South Africa schedule that featured Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. One viral video showed the actors filming a scene together, while another captured Shah Rukh assisting Deepika between takes, drawing attention from fans online.
Following the circulation of unauthorised set visuals, director Siddharth Anand recently appealed to fans not to share leaked content from the film. In a note posted on social media, the filmmaker requested audiences to wait for official promotional material and avoid spreading spoilers without context.
King features an ensemble cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. The film is backed by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.
According to reports, the film is set in a dark underworld and revolves around Shah Rukh Khan’s character, a seasoned assassin who becomes a mentor to Suhana Khan’s role. The action thriller is currently one of the most anticipated Bollywood projects and is expected to hit theatres during the Christmas holiday season.