SCENE King
TAKE 2026
ROLL CAST & CREW
DATE Verified Nov 2026
King Cast, Characters & Creative Crew
Part of the official King Viewing Cluster • Siddharth Anand (Produced / Co-directed with Sujoy Ghosh) • 2026
Direct Overview: King (2026) features an illustrious ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Lankeshwar Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The landmark film is directed by National Award winner Nitesh Tiwari with co-producers Namit Malhotra and Yash, backed by a collaborative score from A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Complete Cast & Character Matrix
Explore the full verified cast list and mythological character roles for King:
| Actor | Character Role | Character Notes & Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shah Rukh Khan | The King / Elite Mentor | Portrays a grizzled, legendary international assassin and protector. |
| Suhana Khan | The Protege | Portrays a fierce young operative under Shah Rukh Khan's mentorship. |
| Abhishek Bachchan | The Antagonist | Features in a stylish, ruthless criminal mastermind role. |
| Abhay Verma | Allied Operative (verify) | Munjya breakout star cast in a pivotal supporting action role. |
Creative Leadership & Technical Crew
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari (known for Dangal, India's highest-grossing film worldwide, and Chhichhore).
- Producers: Namit Malhotra (Global CEO of DNEG / Prime Focus) and Yash (Monster Mind Creations).
- Screenplay & Adaption: Nitesh Tiwari and Shridhar Raghavan, developed with Sanskrit scholars and cultural historians.
- Original Score & Soundtrack: Collaborative composition by Academy Award winners A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) and Hans Zimmer (Dune, The Lion King, Inception).
- Visual Effects & Virtual Production: DNEG (seven-time Academy Award winner for visual effects).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who plays Lord Rama in King?
Ranbir Kapoor portrays Lord Rama.
Who is cast as Goddess Sita?
Sai Pallavi portrays Goddess Sita.
Who plays Lankeshwar Ravana?
Kannada superstar Yash portrays Ravana and co-produces the film.
Who is directing King?
National Award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal, Chhichhore).
Who composed the musical score?
A historic collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Which VFX studio is producing the visual effects?
DNEG, multiple Academy Award-winning visual effects powerhouse.
Verification Sources & Editorial Transparency
Published by the FlixWatch Film Desk (Editor: Aditya Jaiswal). Last verified: November 2, 2026. Sourced via official production statements, accredited industry trade trackers, and direct exhibitor ticketing feeds.