Anil Kapoor to sport BALD BOLD LOOK in ‘King’; Shah Rukh Khan starrer hits theatres on his birthday this December

Anil Kapoor to sport BALD BOLD LOOK in ‘King’; Shah Rukh Khan starrer hits theatres on his birthday this December
Anil Kapoor is set for a major transformation in 'King', where he’ll sport a bald look for the first time in his career. Reuniting with Shah Rukh Khan, the Siddharth Anand film releases on December 24, 2026—Kapoor’s birthday—continuing his Christmas streak after 'Welcome' and 'AK vs AK'.
Anil Kapoor is all set to experiment with his on-screen appearances once again. The actor showcased a refined silver-haired look for his web series ‘Family Business’, launched on January 3 at the ‘Next On Netflix 2026’ event. Interestingly, if reports are true, his next makeover for the upcoming film ‘King’ will see him with a completely bald look.

Anil Kapoor’s transformation in ‘King’

As reported by Box Office Worldwide, Anil Kapoor, famous for his youthful charm and signature hairstyle, will be seen in a bald look for the upcoming action entertainer. This marks a first in his four-decade-long acting journey. The publication also reported that the actor’s bald transformation is a crucial part of his character in ‘King’.
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Anil Kapoor reunites with Shah Rukh Khan in ‘King’

‘King’ features Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role and boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, Akshay Oberoi, Jackie Shroff, Karanvir Malhotra, and several others. The film is helmed by Siddharth Anand, known for directing ‘Pathaan’ (2023) and ‘War’ (2019).

Anil Kapoor continues his Christmas release streak with ‘King’

Scheduled for release on December 24, 2026, ‘King’ will yet again see Anil return to the Christmas slot, a time that has marked several of his memorable releases over the years. His festive streak began with ‘Mr. Azaad’ in 1994, followed by ‘Trimurti’ alongside Shah Rukh Khan in 1995. A decade later, he entertained audiences with the blockbuster ‘Welcome’ in 2007, and more recently, surprised fans with the Netflix release ‘AK vs AK’ on December 24.

Anil Kapoor celebrates his birthday with ‘King’ release

December 24 is special for Anil Kapoor because it’s his birthday. This year, the date is even more meaningful as his film ‘King’ releases on the same day.
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