NEW DELHI: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan recently sustained a minor back injury while performing an intense action sequence for his much-anticipated film, ‘King’. Sources close to the production confirmed that while the injury isn’t serious, it has required the actor to take a step back from work to prioritize his recovery.
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Following the incident, SRK first travelled to the United States for medical consultation before relocating to the United Kingdom, where he is currently recuperating with his family. His planned trip to Sri Lanka — reportedly for a location recce and personal engagements — has been postponed indefinitely to focus on his health and well-being.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King has been generating massive buzz as it marks the big-screen debut of Suhana Khan, SRK’s daughter, who was last seen in Netflix’s The Archies. The film also stars a stellar ensemble including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anil Kapoor, and Abhay Verma — a casting coup that promises a gripping, high-octane action drama.
While production had been on a tight schedule, the unforeseen injury has forced a pause, with shooting now expected to resume in September. Insiders say the makers are using this time to fine-tune action choreography and post-production planning to avoid further delays.
Despite the setback, enthusiasm around King remains sky-high. Fans across the globe have flooded social media with get-well-soon wishes for the superstar, expressing unwavering support for the film and its team.
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With Siddharth Anand — known for his action spectacles like Pathaan and Fighter — at the helm, and SRK leading an ensemble packed with star power, King is shaping up to be one of the most awaited theatrical releases of the year.
Production sources assure that the team is aiming for a seamless restart later this year, with SRK expected to return to set once fully fit.
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