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Pink Villa
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
King: Shah Rukh Khan shoots jail sequence with 200 stuntmen, Siddharth Anand gets 3 international action experts
After the blockbuster success of Pathaan and Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan is returning to the action genre with his upcoming movie, King. Reportedly, the megastar kick-started an action-packed sequence set against the backdrop of a prison. As per a report in Mid Day, the actor began shooting for the jail sequence earlier this week at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. Reportedly, the sequence is set in a foreign jail, where Shah Rukh Khan's character takes on a gang of baddies. The action-packed sequence will be crucial to the narrative, promising several seeti-maar moments. Director Siddharth Anand has flown in three international action experts to choreograph this particular scene. Adding more details about the high-octane sequence, a source told the publication, "On June 15, the crowd portions were canned with nearly 200 stunt performers.' Shah Rukh Khan has been going through intense training for a couple of weeks in order to give his 100 percent to this particular action sequence. The jail sequence is reported to continue filming till June 21. For the unversed, the Dunki actor is playing a ruthless assassin in the movie. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the much-awaited action thriller will present Shah Rukh Khan in a slick and stylish avatar. Besides King Khan, the movie boasts an ensemble star cast which includes- Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Saurabh Shukla, Raghav Juyal, and Abhay Verma. Abhishek Bachchan is playing the main antagonist in the movie, while the details about other characters have been kept under wraps. The ambitious project will be shot for more than 100 days and is expected to release on Gandhi Jayanti 2026. However, an official confirmation on the same is awaited. While the background score will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the music will be given by Sachin-Jigar. King will mark the theatrical debut of Suhana Khan, who marked her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar's The Archies. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shah Rukh Khan shoots for King in Mumbai; filming action-packed jail sequence: Details Inside
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is back on the film sets and doing what he does best - shooting high-octane action sequences. The superstar has reportedly kicked off filming a major action sequence for his upcoming film 'King', at Mehboob Studios in Bandra. After being spotted rocking different looks around town, the actor reportedly returned to the sets to shoot a gritty jail fight sequence. According to a report on Mid-Day, the actor began shooting the action portions on Monday, with filming expected to continue until June 21. 'The scene is set in a foreign jail, where the protagonist takes on a gang of baddies,' revealed a source close to the production. This is said to be a pivotal part of the narrative, for which director Siddharth Anand has brought in three international stunt experts to choreograph the routine. As part of the shoot, the team also reportedly shot a scene involving nearly 200 stunt performers. While reports remain unclear whether SRK will play an underworld kingpin or an assassin, it has been confirmed that he has undergone extensive training before stepping into the role. This will reportedly be a raw, intense and deliberate departure from his previous action-packed roles. "The stunts are unlike anything he's done before in Pathaan or Jawan . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 청담동 원장님이 말하는 "얼굴 기미" 해결하는 법 두아이연구원 Undo Siddharth is aiming for a grittier, more grounded action style,' a source told the portal. While Shah Rukh leads the current schedule, Abhishek Bachchan — who plays the antagonist — is not part of this leg of filming. Reports previously stated that SRK and the team would begin shooting in early June, however, owing to some delays, the shoot moved forward with Suhana Khan and Abhay Verma taking the lead with their schedule. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film marks the first on-screen pairing of Shah Rukh with daughter Suhana. Although the actress made her film debut with 'The Archies', this will be her first theatrical release.
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Rani Mukerji Jets Off In Style Amid Heavy Mumbai Rains
Last Updated: Rani Mukerji opted for a casual yet chic all-black look and wore a shirt paired with matching pants, dark shades and a handbag. Even heavy Mumbai rains could not stop Rani Mukerji from being the workaholic she is. Trust us when we say this, as the diva was snapped at the airport on Monday morning jetting off to an undisclosed location amid downpour in the city. Her appearance is a testament to her commitment to work. In a video shared on Instagram, the actress could be seen stepping out of her car and walking towards the airport entrance. The actress also treated the shutterbugs, stationed at the location with a warm smile and posed for them before the security check. She opted for a casual yet chic all-black look and wore a shirt paired with matching pants, dark shades and a handbag. Recently, reports suggested that the actress might be collaborating with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming highly anticipated action thriller, King, after a long wait of 19 years. The last time they appeared together was in 2006 for Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the shooting of King has already started at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. Apart from SRK and Rani, the film also boasts an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Suhana Khan, Saurabh Shukla, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and others. The film is expected to be released in the second half of 2026. However, an official confirmation regarding the same from the makers is still awaited. Rani will also be seen in the much-awaited cop thriller film, Mardaani 3, slated to hit the big screens on February 27, 2026. Produced by Yash Raj Films, it will mark Rani's return as the fearless cop, Shivani Shivaji Roy. It is directed by Abhiraj Minawala, who is an associate director on War 2 (featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR) and has also worked on significant projects like Band Baaja Baraat, Sultan and Tiger 3. Mardaani 3 will mark Rani's return to the big screen after a brief hiatus. She was last seen in the emotional drama, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, for which she even won the IIFA Best Actress award. First Published:
India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor in Allu Arjun's AA22: Report
Allu Arjun and Atlee's upcoming project, tentatively titled 'AA 22 X A6', has been generating buzz ever since its announcement video dropped. According to recent reports, Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, and Janhvi Kapoor have been roped in as the female the makers are yet to make an official announcement, industry sources indicate that the trio has been finalised for the film. Shooting is expected to begin in June, with pre-production and look tests currently much-anticipated collaboration between the duo is finally moving into production. Fresh off the success of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', Arjun has begun intense physical prep for the role, working with celebrity fitness trainer Lloyd Stevens. Here's the post: While plot details remain tightly under wraps, the film is reportedly a futuristic action entertainer, with Allu Arjun said to be playing a triple role. The role is expected to demand a significant physical transformation from the the announcement video: Allu Arjun was earlier expected to team up with director Trivikram Srinivas for his next project. However, recent developments suggest a change in direction, with the actor leaning towards Atlee's film by Sun Pictures, the project is said to be mounted on a staggering budget of Rs 800 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films currently in the works. A concept shoot and look test have reportedly taken place at the Mehboob Studios in Mumbai, though official confirmation is still Watch
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
King release date speculation: When Shah Rukh and Suhana Khan's film might hit theatres
Ever since speculation about Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan's upcoming film King began making the rounds, excitement surrounding the project has been steadily growing. With fans and industry watchers eagerly awaiting more details, the film's possible release date has become a hot topic. Now, emerging reports are shedding light on when King could arrive in theatres. King release date Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand have officially begun filming their much-awaited action entertainer King today at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. According to information from the team is eyeing a Gandhi Jayanti release next year. The production schedule has reportedly been designed to have the film ready by October 2, 2026. The chosen date, which lands on a Friday and a national holiday, is seen as ideal for a grand Bollywood release, offering strong potential for a blockbuster opening at the box office. The source also added, 'Following SRK's record-breaking 2023, there are high expectations that the actor will deliver yet another 500-crore blockbuster, and this holiday release will only accelerate its path to that milestone," King cast In addition to Shah Rukh Khan, King features an impressive ensemble cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma. Shoot begins without SRK A source informed Mid-Day that Suhana Khan and Abhay Verma have begun filming for the movie at Mehboob Studio. "Abhay was originally scheduled to start around June or July, but there have been some changes in the shooting schedule," the source revealed. Meanwhile, several action sequences featuring Shah Rukh Khan's body double have already been filmed. Another insider mentioned that the makers have implemented tight security measures at their Bandra set to prevent any leaks. They also confirmed that SRK is expected to join the shoot shortly.
