Shah Rukh Khan set to buy 90% ownership of KKR franchise by paying ₹4,000 crore to Mehta Group: Report

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to take over nearly 90% of the stake in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), one of the most popular cricket teams in the Indian Premier League, as reported by The Week. The deal, valued at around Rs 4,000 crore, makes it one of the largest ownership changes in IPL history.

Current stake of SRK in KKR

At present, Shah Rukh Khan’s production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, owns a 55 per cent majority stake in KKR, and the Mehta Group holds the remaining 45 per cent. According to reports, King Khan is planning to buy around 35 per cent of the franchise from the Mehta Group’s share.

Initially, there were only speculations about a new co-owner joining the KKR camp. However, The Week reported that sources close to the franchise have now confirmed that the Bollywood actor is buying those shares from the Mehta Group.

If it goes through, Khan’s total ownership in KKR will rise to nearly 90 per cent, giving him almost complete control of the franchise. Since the introduction of the IPL in 2008, Shah Rukh Khan has become the face of the KKR team and played a key role in shaping its identity.

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KKR riding high

Over the years, SRK-endorsed KKR has grown into one of the most popular and valuable teams in the league.

The team’s performance record has also helped grow its brand value. Winning the IPL trophy multiple times, with smart team management, strong leadership, and loyal fan support, has played a major role in its success journey. With each season, the franchise’s popularity and market value have surged.

Shah Rukh became the first Indian actor to join the billionaire club, with a net worth reported to be around $1.40 billion at the moment. (This data has been obtained from the Hurun India Rich List 2025, published in October.)

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