According to Maharashtra police, he had given a written complaint to the state government that he had been receiving death threat calls after the films 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan'.
Earlier, SRK was provided security by two police constables, apart from this he was accompanied by his own personal security guard.
Now his security has been raised to a Y category on the recommendations of the High Power Committee.
Shah Rukh Khan will now be accompanied by a team of 6 trained commandos of the state's VIP security unit at all times.
The police said that apart from the security of Shah Rukh his house will be guarded by 4 Mumbai Police personnel with weapons around the clock.
Notably, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ has redefined box office success, captivating audiences with its gripping storyline and stellar performances, and rewriting record books along the way.
With his previous release 'Pathaan' and now 'Jawan', SRK has become the first actor to have two films grossing Rs 1000cr each in a single year.
Released on September 7, ‘Jawan’ marked the first collaboration of SRK with director Atlee. The film received massive responses from the audience and has become the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film.
SRK also confirmed the release date of his upcoming movie 'Dunki' at the success event of 'Jawan'.
Helmed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film also stars Taapsee Pannu as the female lead.
'Dunki' marks the first collaboration of the 'Chak De India' actor with '3 Idiots' fame director Hirani and 'Pink' actor Taapsee.
