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- Filming of Shah Rukh Khan’s Bollywood action-entertainer ‘King’ in Dubai has been halted due to rising geopolitical tensions.
- The production team has reconstructed the desert set at a Mumbai studio to continue filming.
- The producers have confirmed that the film is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026.
Mumbai – The filming of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming Bollywood action-entertainer ‘King’ in Dubai has been suspended. The scheduled shoot in Dubai was canceled due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Changes to the film’s shooting schedule have been reported. According to ‘Mid-Day’, action sequences set in the desert involving Anil Kapoor and Suhana Khan were planned to be shot in Dubai starting from April 9.
The crew had already secured the necessary permits for the week-long shoot. However, the decision to modify plans was made considering security concerns and the prevailing situation.
A source stated, ‘All permissions for filming were in place with a schedule set for seven days starting April 9. But given the circumstances, it was decided not to risk the safety of the cast and technical team.’
Subsequently, the production team has rebuilt the desert set at a studio in Vile Parle, Mumbai, to proceed with filming. The set has been created on a large scale to match the director’s vision for the scenes.
‘Following Siddharth’s vision, the team has put in considerable effort to present the scenes. This approach provides greater control over action and lighting. The sequence starts with a chase and culminates in an intense confrontation,’ the source added.
The cast of ‘King’ includes Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Saurabh Shukla, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal among others.
The producers have already confirmed that the film will be released on December 24, 2026, coinciding with Christmas. Filming is currently ongoing.
