Shah Rukh Khan ended weeks of speculation by publicly endorsing Ranveer Singh's two-part action franchise Dhurandhar during an AskSRK fan session. When asked if he had watched the films, Khan responded enthusiastically: "Loved both the parts....fantastic by the whole team!!!" The franchise has become a major box office success, with both instalments combined grossing over Rs 3,000 crore worldwide—marking the first Indian film series to reach that milestone. Ranveer Singh's character Hamza has emerged as one of the year's most discussed performances.

During the same fan interaction, Khan confirmed that promotional material for his upcoming film King will be released before December 24, responding with humour when a fan raised concerns about a potential Christmas Eve release clash with other films. The actor also shared a lighter moment, describing his morning coffee ritual as what makes him feel most "king-like" before admitting that arriving late to film sets quickly dispels any royal feelings.