Shah Rukh Khan starrer King has been making it to the headlines for the past few weeks because of the casting and the shooting schedule. Reportedly, the film was all set to start rolling on May 16, 2025, but according to a report in Midday, the makers have decided to delay the shoot due to ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. While the ceasefire has been announced, still the situation is not toally normal between the two countries.
A source told the tabloid, “Despite the ceasefire, things remain sensitive and the situation is dynamic. So, everyone is wondering whether this would be a good time to take their projects on floors. The team of King has been working towards May 16, which is when they’re expected to begin filming. But a slight delay won’t be surprising as it would be preferable to go on set when the atmosphere is less tense.”
King Cast
King has been in the news because of the film's casting. The movie stars Shah Rukh Khan in the titular role along with his daughter Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Deepika Padukone, and Arshad Warsi. With such an amazing star cast, the Siddharth Anand's directorial is clearly one of the most awaited upcoming movies.
King Release Date
King is not yet officially announced. But, there were reports that the movie will release in the second half of 2026. Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in 2023 release Dunki, so his fans will get to watch him on the big screens after a gap of around three years.
Siddharth's Tweets About King
Whenever there's a report about King, Siddharth Anand, shares 'true or false' on X (Twitter). However, he has not yet shared anything about the report of the film shooting being delayed.
