After sporting a salt-and-pepper look for over a year, Shah Rukh Khan has seemingly embraced a fresh new look for his upcoming film 'King', during the ongoing schedule in South Africa. The actor has ditched his grey-haired appearance for a darker tone, as evident from the latest photos leaked from the film sets.
New Look Revealed
Days after the actor topped social media trends following his photos with co-star Deepika Padukone going viral, a new image offering a close-up of his new avatar has taken fan handles by storm. The photo, which surfaced online, shows SRK posing with a fan against the backdrop of an outdoor shoot location. The superstar is seen dressed in a casual outfit paired with white sneakers, with neatly styled dark hair and sunglasses. The candid moment appears to have been captured between takes, with crew members and green screen equipment visible in the background.
Social Media Buzz
The image has quickly gained traction on social media, with fans noting the noticeable shift from the salt-and-pepper look he had been rocking for several months. It remains unclear whether the film's plot will cover SRK's character as both a young and older gangster, but going by the photos, it could be highly likely.
Shooting in South Africa
Shah Rukh and Deepika arrived in South Africa last week to film a crucial climax scene. Leaked photos and videos from the sets also hinted at the cast filming what looked like a song sequence.
'King' Cast and Release Date
'King' marks Shah Rukh's first on-screen venture with his daughter Suhana Khan. The film features the father-daughter duo sharing screen space with an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji. The film is slated for release on December 24. It will arrive in cinemas just a week after the Hollywood films 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Dune: Part Three', setting up one of the biggest box office clashes of the year.
