When the first look of Shah Rukh Khan from his upcoming action thriller King dropped on the superstar’s 60th birthday, it instantly broke the internet. Fans couldn’t stop gushing over SRK’s rugged charm — salt-and-pepper hair, aviator shades, and a cool tan jacket.
But as always, the internet found something to argue about. Within hours, social media users started comparing his look to Brad Pitt’s style from his yet-to-be-released Formula One film, F1.
The Look That Sparked a Storm
The teaser clip for King showed SRK in an edgy, action-hero avatar — confident, menacing, and effortlessly stylish. However, several users on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit pointed out that his outfit — a blue shirt paired with a brown jacket — closely resembled Brad Pitt’s attire from behind-the-scenes photos of F1.
Soon, hashtags like #KingSRK and #BradPittF1 started trending side by side.
While SRK fans hailed his look as “the king being the king,” a few trolls accused the makers of copying Hollywood.
Siddharth Anand’s Response: “Funny Logic from Haters”
Director Siddharth Anand, who’s helming King alongside Sujoy Ghosh, finally reacted — and his reply was as cheeky as you’d expect.
Quoting a viral post that mocked online critics, Anand wrote:
“Funny logic by haters these days.
Fighter jet → Copy of Top Gun
Ship → Copy of Titanic
Same outfit → Copy of F1
Orange dress → Anti-Hindu
IQ level → buffering since 1947”
He added laughing emojis and the “OK” hand symbol, clearly taking the criticism in stride.
His subtle response struck a chord with fans, who praised the director for “clapping back with class” and called the comparisons “pure overthinking.”
Fans Rally Behind SRK
SRK’s loyal fanbase flooded social media with support. One fan wrote,
“Shah Rukh doesn’t copy — he inspires. Hollywood borrows swag from him!”
Another added,
“Even if he wears a plain T-shirt, they’ll find a movie reference. That’s the level of obsession.”
The overwhelming sentiment online? The King doesn’t imitate; he sets the trend.
About the Film ‘King’
King marks Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the anti-hero zone, a space he hasn’t explored since classics like Don and Raees.
The film is directed by Siddharth Anand (Pathaan, Fighter) and Sujoy Ghosh (Kahaani, Badla), with SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan making her big-screen debut.
According to early reports, the movie follows an assassin with a mysterious past — and SRK himself described his character as “dark, dangerous, and full of vices.”
The film is currently in production and is expected to release in mid-2026.
The Bottom Line
As far as Siddharth Anand is concerned, the comparisons to Brad Pitt’s F1 are nothing more than internet noise.
His message was clear: inspiration is universal — and a jacket doesn’t define creativity.
With King, SRK and Anand are promising something bold, global, and unapologetically stylish.
And if the teaser is any indication, the haters might just end up watching the movie — jackets and all.
