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Box Office 2026:SRK, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and more ;Here's the massive lineup of 5 Bollywood Titans who gave 2025 a miss
BY SACNILK
If 2025 felt a little quieter at the box office, it wasn’t just you. The year saw a rare phenomenon where the biggest pillars of Bollywood—Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Kareena Kapoor Khan—all took a collective step back from the silver screen. But make no mistake: this wasn't a hiatus; it was a strategy. While the theaters missed their magic this year, these superstars were busy mounting some of the most ambitious projects Indian cinema has ever seen. Here is the verified report on how these 5 A-listers are gearing up to reclaim the throne in 2026. 1. Shah Rukh Khan Movie: King (2026 Release) Director: Siddharth Anand Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone. After shattering every record in the book with his 2023 hat-trick (Pathaan, Jawan, Dunki) which generated a cumulative gross of over ₹2,500 Crores, King Khan decided to take a well-deserved pause in 2025. He returns to the action-thriller genre in 2026 with King. This film is monumental as it marks the big-screen theatrical debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan, with Abhishek Bachchan reportedly playing the stylish antagonist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2. Ranbir Kapoor Movie 1: Ramayana: Part 1 (Diwali 2026) Director: Nitesh Tiwari Cast: Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol. Movie 2: Love & War (Christmas 2026) Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal. Following the polarizing yet colossal blockbuster success of Animal (₹917.82 Cr Worldwide), Ranbir Kapoor vanished from the big screen in 2025 to prep for a historic double whammy. He steps into the divine shoes of Lord Ram for the Diwali 2026 release of Ramayana, and later reunites with his mentor Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the epic saga Love and War, marking his return to intense drama. 3. Alia Bhatt Movie 1: Alpha (2026) Director: Shiv Rawail Cast: Sharvari Wagh, Bobby Deol. Movie 2: Love & War (Christmas 2026) Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal. The powerhouse performer, who ruled the box office with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Gangubai Kathiawadi , took 2025 off to physically transform for her biggest action role yet. She headlines Alpha, the YRF Spy Universe's first female-led solo film, and will also feature in a lead role in the love triangle Love and War alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor. 4. Deepika Padukone Movie: King Role: Pivotal / Extended Appearance Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan. 2025 was a personal milestone for Deepika as she embraced motherhood, but she has silently locked her return. She officially rejoins her lucky charm Shah Rukh Khan for King. This marks their 6th collaboration after massive blockbusters like Pathaan and Jawan. Her last release, Kalki 2898 AD, entered the exclusive ₹1,000 Crore Club, keeping her box office dominance intact. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 5. Kareena Kapoor Khan Movie: Daayra Director: Meghna Gulzar (Raazi fame) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran. Bebo continues to reinvent herself. After receiving critical acclaim for The Buckingham Murders, she skipped a theatrical release in 2025 to focus on a gritty, content-driven thriller. Produced by Junglee Pictures, Daayra pairs her with Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran, promising a raw and intense performance similar to the director's previous hit, Raazi.
