Aryan Khan gears up for big-screen debut, plans 2027 directorial with Shah Rukh Khan - Report

Aryan Khan, who began his journey as a director with the OTT release The Ba***ds of Bollywood, is now set to make his big-screen directorial debut. He is currently working on an exciting project scheduled to begin filming in 2026. While the storyline and cast are being kept under wraps, reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan will not be the protagonist. With this new film, Aryan aims to offer audiences a fresh and distinctive cinematic experience.

Earning the opportunity to direct Shah Rukh Khan

According to Pinkvilla, Aryan hopes to deliver a theatrical success and prove himself as a filmmaker before taking on the challenge of directing his father, Shah Rukh Khan. His goal is to earn that opportunity through merit and let his work speak for itself. If all goes as planned, Aryan’s third directorial will feature SRK in the lead. The father-son duo has already locked the core idea, but the collaboration is expected to take shape only in 2027. For now, Aryan is focused on completing the script for his second feature, which will soon enter the casting stage.

Success of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'

The Ba***ds of Bollywood premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025. It is an action comedy-drama series produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment. The show explores the inner workings of the Bollywood film industry through the journey of Aasmaan Singh, an ambitious outsider who finds success in the industry. The story delves into themes of ambition, nepotism, and fame, following Aasmaan and his friends as they navigate the competitive and often unforgiving world of cinema.

The series features a stellar cast including Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Sahher Bambba, and others, with special appearances by stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and more.

Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is currently shooting for his upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The high-octane action drama is slated for release in 2026 and will mark the theatrical debut of Shah Rukh’s daughter, Suhana Khan. The film also boasts an ensemble cast rumored to include Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, and Arshad Warsi. Filming has taken place across multiple international locations, including Spain, Dubai, and Mumbai.