Mumbai, July 9 -- For Shah Rukh Khan fans, the countdown to King has already begun. Ever since the film was announced, every update, from the first look to the star-studded cast has been making headlines. And now, amid reports claiming the action thriller is being made on a whopping Rs 450 crore budget, director Siddharth Anand has finally broken his silence.

Truth behind King's reported budget

Shah Rukh Khan's movie still King

Reports recently suggested that King, slated for a Christmas 2026 release, is being mounted on a massive Rs 450 crore budget, making it the costliest film of Shah Rukh Khan's career. The reports also claimed that the estimated cost includes the superstar's remuneration, putting the film ahead of Pathaan and Jawa...