Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly been injured on the set of his upcoming film, "King," directed by Siddharth Anand. The incident occurred at the Golden Tobacco studio in Mumbai while the actor was filming an intense action sequence. While the exact details of the injury are under wraps, it is believed to be a muscular issue sustained while performing stunts.

Sources indicate that Shah Rukh Khan has traveled to the United States for urgent medical attention. He has been advised to take a month-long break from work to recover. This injury has led to a delay in the production schedule of "King," with the next shooting schedule, initially planned for July/August, now postponed to September/October. Bookings for shooting at Film City, Golden Tobacco, and YRF Studios have been canceled until further notice.

Throughout his career, Shah Rukh Khan has been known for his dedication and commitment to his roles, often performing his own stunts. This dedication has, unfortunately, led to several on-set injuries over the years. Despite these challenges, the actor continues to be a hardworking and inspirational figure in Indian cinema.

"King" is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious projects of Shah Rukh Khan's career. The film reunites him with Siddharth Anand, who directed his blockbuster "Pathaan". The film also marks the first on-screen appearance of Shah Rukh Khan with his daughter, Suhana Khan. The cast reportedly includes Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, and Jackie Shroff.

The film is written by Sujoy Ghosh, along with Siddharth Anand, Suresh Nair, and Sagar Pandya. Siddharth Anand and his team have conducted multiple location scouting trips across the globe and designed groundbreaking action sequences with international stunt directors. "King" is planned as a massy, emotional action-drama. Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his excitement about the film, stating that he has wanted to do a film like this for seven or eight years and felt Sujoy Ghosh would be the right choice to ensure it is emotionally correct.

"King" is expected to be a high-octane action thriller and is slated for release in 2026. Shah Rukh Khan has been actively involved in the film, confirming in January 2025 that he would be shooting for a couple of months and assuring fans that it would be entertaining. He also humorously acknowledged that the film's title, "King," is "a bit of a show-off".

Following "King," Shah Rukh Khan is expected to commence work on YRF's "Tiger vs Pathaan," a part of Aditya Chopra's spy universe.