Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 16 Oct 2026 · T−20

Shah Rukh Khan's King promo to run with Ramayana screenings

Variety India reported, citing sources, that a specially shot King promo would play across an Indian cinema chain during Ramayana's run.

ReportedINFan / organic

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Date: 16 Oct 2026 · T−20
Phase: Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
Category: Cinema & exhibition
Markets: India
Led by: Fan / organic
Channels: Cinemas

Sources 1

Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Promo to Debut with Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana'Variety India · 16 Oct 2026 · varietyindia.com · SecondaryVerifies: King promo to play with Ramayana across an Indian cinema chain (sources)

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