Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action thriller, 'King', has emerged as the most anticipated Indian film of 2026, according to IMDb's recently unveiled list. This significant achievement is based on global user engagement, measuring actual page views from IMDb's vast audience of over 250 million monthly visitors worldwide. The film is notable not only for its lead star, Shah Rukh Khan, but also for its substantial reported budget of ₹350 crore, positioning it as one of the most expensive action films in Indian cinema. Directed by Siddharth Anand, 'King' marks Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated return to the big screen after a two-year hiatus and will also feature his daughter Suhana Khan alongside him for the first time. The Hindustan Times article accurately highlights that 'King' has surpassed other highly anticipated projects, including 'Dhurandhar 2', 'Toxic', 'Jana Nayagan', and 'Spirit', all of which are also on IMDb's top 20 list but ranked lower. 'Ramayana Part 1', starring Ranbir Kapoor, secured the second spot, while Thalapathy Vijay's final film, 'Jana Nayagan', ranked third despite facing censor certification issues. Prabhas' 'Spirit' and Yash's 'Toxic' rounded out the top five most anticipated films. The reported budgets for these other films vary: 'Jana Nayagan' is estimated between ₹300-380 crore, 'Spirit' between ₹300-500 crore, and 'Toxic' between ₹200-500 crore. The initial 'Dhurandhar' was made on approximately ₹125 crore, with its sequel, 'Dhurandhar 2', having a reported budget of around ₹250 crore, or being part of a combined budget of ₹250-300 crore for both parts. The article's core claims about 'King's' budget and its top position on the anticipation list are well-corroborated by multiple credible sources.