The much-anticipated action-thriller King, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, is set to complete its first shooting schedule on June 30. The film, which went on floors recently, has been filming extensively at YRF Studios in Mumbai, and excitement is steadily building within the industry and among fans.
King marks a high-stakes collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand, known for helming blockbusters like Pathaan and War. This project is being mounted on a grand scale, with a vision to deliver an edge-of-the-seat action spectacle with strong emotional undercurrents. The film is being produced under Shah Rukh Khan’s own banner which is known for making films like Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti On, Ra.One and Jawan.Adding to the buzz is the film’s stellar ensemble cast. Alongside Shah Rukh Khan, the movie features Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff and making her big-screen debut in a lead role — SRK’s daughter, Suhana Khan. This powerful lineup has only heightened anticipation, with industry insiders expecting King to be a landmark film that blends mass entertainment with nuanced performances.The first schedule has primarily focused on character-driven scenes and internal studio setups, with major action sequences and outdoor shoots planned for the upcoming phases. According to sources the team is “thrilled with the energy SRK brought to the set,” and the chemistry among the cast is already being hailed as one of the film’s strongest assets.Director Siddharth Anand, known for his stylish storytelling and slick action choreography, is reportedly taking a grounded yet grand approach for King, aiming to balance massy appeal with sharp emotional depth.With the first schedule nearing completion and post-production already underway in parallel, King is shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events on the horizon. The film is expected to hit theatres in 2026, and given the names attached, expectations are nothing short of monumental.
