MUMBAI: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has suffered a muscular/back injury while filming an intense action sequence for his upcoming movie King at Golden Tobacco Studio, bringing production to an abrupt halt. Authorities say the actor flew to the United States for urgent treatment, and has since relocated to the UK with his family while recuperating.
Though the injury is reportedly not life-threatening, doctors have advised at least a one-month recovery period, prompting the production team to suspend shooting between July and August, with plans to reconvene in September or October, depending on SRK’s recuperation .
🔄 Shoot Postponed: What’s Next for King
- Hiatus in Mumbai & Sri Lanka schedules: All filming planned at Mumbai’s Film City, Golden Tobacco, and YRF Studios, as well as the Sri Lanka schedule, has been shelved until further notice.
- European schedule stays unaffected, tentatively slated for August: Previously wrapped phases at Mehboob Studios pave the way for high-octane scenes set in Europe.
- Health Takes Priority: Though stellar in action, the toll of past stunt work and an enduring spinal history make caution essential.
King Cast, Crew & Plot Details
- Directed by Siddharth Anand, known for blockbusters like Pathaan and War.
- Features SRK alongside his daughter Suhana Khan—her big-screen debut—as his protégé.
- Star-studded ensemble: Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, among others .
- High-final stakes: SRK portrays a powerful underworld figure or assassin, with intense action choreographed for worldwide release in 2026.
Fan Reaction & Industry Notes
Social media has been flooded with well-wishes for Shah Rukh’s swift recovery. Behind the scenes, producers are netting this downtime to fine-tune VFX, narrative beats, and action prep, ensuring the film remains on par with global expectations .
Expert insiders note SRK’s history of career-impacting injuries, highlighting how his resilience has shaped more cautious stunt planning as he enters his 60s .
The entertainment world paused as Trump sues Wall Street Journal hits headlines—much like how SRK’s injury on the King set has impacted Bollywood’s biggest project.
