King Bigger Than Pathaan? Sid Anand Breaks Silence

Siddharth Anand’s King is scheduled to release during Christmas this year. In a recent interaction with Variety India, Siddharth Anand said he never saw himself as an action filmmaker when he began his career in cinema.

Siddharth Anand recalled that romantic films and comedies were popular when he made his debut. He explained that his films are not designed as big budget projects from the beginning. Everything starts with a simple idea.

He said the scale of a film grows naturally during production. Speaking about King, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Siddharth Anand said expectations exist but there is no pressure to deliver a Rs. 500 crore box office record.

Siddharth Anand mentioned that the team approached King as if it were their first film. He said the intention is to impress audiences again. The makers are focused on delivering a strong theatrical experience.

He also spoke about Fighter and called it one of his best films. Siddharth Anand said the box office situation changed after Pathaan, and Fighter connected mainly with a specific section of viewers.

According to Siddharth Anand, Fighter was not a typical commercial war film. He said the story focused more on the Air Force. He added that the film performed as expected at the box office.

Siddharth Anand also rejected the idea that Fighter would have earned more if released now. His comments triggered mixed reactions from audiences on social media platforms.

Some users criticised Siddharth Anand for not accepting Fighter’s box office performance. They advised him to move forward carefully, saying audiences might lose interest if such responses continue.

At the same time, many people appreciated his approach towards King. They said Siddharth Anand remained grounded even after the massive success of Pathaan.

Fans of Shah Rukh Khan expressed confidence in the combination of Siddharth Anand and the superstar. They believe King could deliver something bigger for mass audiences this time.

With around ten months left for release, audiences are waiting for King’s promotional material. The biggest challenge for the makers will be matching or surpassing the records created by Pathaan.