Bollywood's King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, is once again in the news regarding his upcoming film 'King'. The film was being shot at Golden Tobacco Studio in Mumbai these days, where Shah Rukh suddenly got injured while filming an action sequence. According to sources present on the set, the accident happened when a high-octane stunt scene was being shot.
It is reported that Shah Rukh has not suffered any serious injuries in the accident, but he needed immediate treatment due to muscle strain and swelling. As a result, the film's shooting has been postponed indefinitely.
Shooting to Resume in September-October
News of the change in the shooting schedule is now being confirmed from within the film unit's inner circles. It is being said that Shah Rukh will now be able to resume shooting only in September or October. Until then, all location bookings made for 'King' at Film City, YRF Studios, and Golden Tobacco Studio in Mumbai have been cancelled.
Several Big Names Included in the Star Cast
Although the official announcement of the film has not been made yet, the excitement about 'King' remains high among the people. One reason for this is the film's b star cast. Along with Shah Rukh Khan, his daughter Suhana Khan will also be seen in this film, who has already made her debut with Zoya Akhtar's film 'The Archies'.
Apart from this, many well-known actors like Rani Mukherjee, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anil Kapoor, and Abhay Verma are part of this project. Director Siddharth Anand is directing this film, who has previously delivered hits like 'Pathaan' and 'War'.
Treatment Being Done in America
Immediately after the incident, Shah Rukh was given initial treatment by the medical team and then he left with his team for treatment in America. According to sources, he has suffered a serious muscle injury, due to which doctors have advised him to rest. After treatment, Shah Rukh may have to take a break of about two months.
Film's Shooting to Also Take Place in Europe
The story of 'King' is being shot on a global level. Apart from India, the film's team is also going to shoot in Europe. According to the earlier plan, a large-scale shooting was to be held in Scotland in July-August, in which Shah Rukh and Suhana would film major scenes. But now that schedule has also been postponed due to Shah Rukh's injury.
Sources say that the team is now preparing to postpone the Scotland schedule to the last month of the year. Currently, the entire team is waiting for Shah Rukh's recovery so that shooting can be resumed.
Anxiety Spread Among Fans
As soon as the news came that Shah Rukh had been injured on the set, the concern of his fans started appearing on social media. Fans posted on Twitter and Instagram wishing him a speedy recovery. Some fans even wrote that Shah Rukh should now take the help of a body double instead of doing stunts himself.
Big Preparation Being Done for King
According to media reports, 'King' is being prepared as a mega-budget action-drama. The film's team is working with several high-tech action sequences and international stunt experts. For this, Shah Rukh and Suhana had also taken special training.
Shah Rukh himself is very excited about this project, as this film is also a big commercial launch for his daughter Suhana. Through this film, the father-daughter duo will be seen on the big screen for the first time.
Stir in the Film Industry
There is also a stir in the film industry due to the news of Shah Rukh's injury, as 'King' is being considered as one of the biggest films of the year 2025. Director Siddharth Anand and the production house were trying to present this film at a global standard. But now everything depends on Shah Rukh's health.
Silence on the Set for Now
There is now silence at Golden Tobacco Studio in Mumbai, where the shooting of 'King' had been going on for the last several days. The unit members have returned to their homes and the schedule has been put on hold until further notice. Everyone's eyes are now on Shah Rukh's health, because the film cannot move forward until he is completely well.
Now Waiting for September-October
Currently, the film unit has postponed the shooting for two months. If everything goes well, the shooting of the film will resume in September or October. The team hopes that by then Shah Rukh will be completely healthy and will return to his action avatar again.
