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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' to wrap up first shooting schedule on June 30
Shah Rukh Khan's action-thriller 'King,' directed by Siddharth Anand, is set to wrap its first shooting schedule on June 30 .. The film boasts a stellar cast including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, and Suhana Khan's debut. Expectations are high for this grand-scale project, aiming for a blend of mass entertainment and emotional depth, slated for a 2026 release. 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. Exclusive | Kajol CANDID On Horror Fears and Son Yug's Voice Debut In 'Karate Kids: Legends' 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, 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.
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.
Mint
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Top 8 Father's Day movies to watch today: Finding Nemo, Paa, Fatherhood and more
Top 8 Father's Day movies to watch today: Finding Nemo, Paa, Fatherhood and more 8 Photos . Updated: 15 Jun 2025, 12:54 PM IST Share Via Celebrate father-son-daughter bond with a dad-themed movie this Father's Day. Given below are specially curated must watch movies to cherish all fatherly figures. 1/8Ta Ra Rum Pum: Siddharth Anand directorial movie features Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji in lead roles. The story revolves around professional car racer Rajveer Singh who returns to the track after major accident to support his family. (Screengrab @YouTube) 2/8Finding Nemo: Walt Disney's animated comedy-drama delves into the quest of a clownfish to save his son, Nemo. (Screengrab @YouTube) 3/8Dangal: Nitesh Tiwari's biopic, available on Netflix, shows how a former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat trains his daughters to fulfil his dream of winning a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. (Screengrab @YouTube) 4/8Piku: Starring Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan, highlighting father-daughter bond is streaming on SonyLIV. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the movie showcases father-daughter dynamics during a road trip. (Screengrab @YouTube) 5/8Paa: R Balki directorial movie, streaming on Netflix stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan. The story revolves around 12-year-old Auro suffering from rare genetic disorder. (Screengrab @YouTube) 6/8Fatherhood: Paul Weitz's comedy drama revolves around the struggle of a single dad after the tragic death of his wife following their daughter's birth. (Screengrab @YouTube) 7/8Big Daddy: Dennis Dugan directorial comedy drama follows a law school graduate, who adopts a child to impress his girlfriend. (Screengrab @YouTube )
Pink Villa
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Shah Rukh Khan's ‘Billy Hill' t-shirt, muscular physique and tattoos in new VIDEO amid King shoot break the internet: ‘Cooking with this look'
Shah Rukh Khan is currently busy shooting for his highly anticipated actioner, King, which is being directed by Siddharth Anand. The makers have brought some of the biggest names in the industry on board, raising anticipation amongst fans all the more. Amid the ongoing shoot, the superstar's new look with a bulked-up physique and tattoos over his body has left fans extremely excited. A new video of Shah Rukh Khan shows the superstar making a heroic entry as he comes out of the lift. If the public spotting involves King Khan, it is bound to stir the internet, but this time, fans had an even more special reason for it. The clip showed the superstar's stubble look with a bulked-up physique and tattoos all over his arms. In addition to this, SRK was seen donning a white t-shirt with 'Billy Hill' written on it, leaving us wondering if his character is also inspired by the gangster. The superstar looked extremely hot in his new avatar as he paired the t-shirt with a white beanie cap and gray jogger pants. He obliged what appeared to be hotel staff with a wave before leaving. Watch video This comes at a time when he is shooting for his highly anticipated King, leaving fans all the more excited about it. Several internet users hailed King Khan's look, as one user wrote, "OMG!!! He is cookingggg with this look," another excited fan exclaimed, "AYOOOOOOOOI WHATTTTTTTTTTT." A third fan exclaimed, "Ufffffffffffffffffffffffff, Faxxxxxxx what the hellava good and handsome he is looking....." while one more fan stated, "kya look hai king khan just nailed it in this look." For the unversed, William Charles Hill was an English criminal, linked to smuggling, protection rackets, and extreme violence. He was one of the foremost perpetrators of organized crime in London from the 1920s through to the 1960s. Pinkvilla exclusively informed you last year that a very cool, full of attitude and swag character with shades of gray for SRK in King has been designed. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is looking at a grand release in the last quarter of 2026 – in the window of October 1 to December 31.
