The evergreen Anil Kapoor, known for his consistently stellar performances, is set to surprise fans with a bold new look in 2026. While he recently debuted silver hair in his web series Family Business at the Next On Netflix 2026 event on January 3, reports reveal that in the highly anticipated film King, he will be going bald—something unprecedented in his illustrious four-decade career.
According to Box Office Worldwide, Anil Kapoor will be getting a dramatic transformation. The reasons are obvious, this dramatic transformation is essential for his character in the action-packed entertainer. Known for his youthful appearance and signature hairstyle, Anil Kapoor’s bald look marks a daring departure that has never been seen before.
King stars Shah Rukh Khan and features a stellar ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, Akshay Oberoi, Jackie Shroff, Karanvir Malhotra, and more. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand, famed for Pathaan (2023) and War (2019).
Interestingly, Anil Kapoor also played a key role in Siddharth’s previous film Fighter (2024).King is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026, marking Anil Kapoor’s fifth Christmas-week release. His first was Mr Azaad on December 23, 1994, followed by Trimurti, which also featured Shah Rukh Khan, on December 22, 1995. The iconic comedy Welcome hit theatres on December 21, 2007, and the unique black comedy AK vs AK premiered on Netflix on December 24.
We know December 24 holds special significance when it comes to Anil Kapoor as it happens to be his big day, yes you guessed it right, it is his birthday. With King locked for a December 24 release, fans eagerly await to see if this date will bring the evergreen actor yet another box office triumph. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share, do comment below and share your thoughts.
