Shah Rukh Khan announces Jan 2023 release for ‘Pathaan’; fans say ‘the King is back’ – Times of India

Joined by co-stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, the actor shared a video announcing that the action film has been locked and loaded for a January 25, 2023 release.

“I know it’s late… But remember the date… Pathaan time starts now… See you in cinemas on 25th January 2023,” SRK wrote as he booked his movie date with his fans.

The news was warmly welcomed by fans who took to their handles to share their excitement about the film and the return of their King.

“The King is back,” echoed on Twitter as fans shared screenshots of the announcement teaser.

Others couldn’t wait for 2023 and said, “Pathaan era begins!”

The king is BACK! #ShahRukhKhan #Pathaan https://t.co/hf0wFZe2yQ

— farai (@srkondom) 1646201417000

I’m crying, you’re crying, everyone is crying. The King is back ❤️ #Pathaan @iamsrk https://t.co/PI58WFEUbG https://t.co/zgI5sa2boq

— Sudeepian (@Forover45kiccha) 1646202140000

SRK IS BACK, KING KHAN IS PACK!!! PATHAAN ERA BEGINS ✨ #Pathaan https://t.co/uTEuuwxHpD

— Sohom (@AwaaraHoon) 1646201555000

OMG!!!!!! #Pathaan IS HERE FINALLY!!!!!!!! I WANTED TO SEE YOU KINNNNNNG!!!I LOVE ITTTTT@iamsrk |… https://t.co/utFaYpnov0

— BESHO (@x_0besh0_x) 1646201476000

Man I am literally in tears ❤ right now he promised us in his 2019 birthday that he will ne back with proper tease… https://t.co/YEWvGZbMuS

— Adarsh (@iam_trulyAdarsh) 1646201669000

I just woke up and see a notification in SRK’s Twitter and…What a wonderful good morning with #ShahRukhKhan… https://t.co/Qn613zH7PW

— •R•J•K•️‍••• (@errejkappa18) 1646201744000

The film will be released in three languages – Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

The spy thriller that is directed by Siddharth Anand, marks SRK’s comeback to the big screen after ‘Zero’ which was released in 2018.

Interestingly, its release comes just a day after Prabhas announced that his film ‘Adipurush’ will release worldwide on 12 January 2023.