Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited action thriller King has hit an unexpected roadblock after the superstar suffered a severe shoulder injury while filming
an intense action sequence. Directed by Pathaan director Siddharth Anand, the film has now been forced to postpone its release, with early 2027 being the new target.
Shah Rukh Khan's injury delays King
The project, which went on floors in June, had fans excited to see SRK back on the big screen after Dunki (2023). Initially slated for a grand October 2026 release, the makers were eyeing a Gandhi Jayanti weekend. However, the injury has disrupted the shoot schedule. A source close to the production told Mid-Day, “King’s team has hit pause on the shoot. Shah Rukh needs to rest it out for weeks before he can face the camera again. It is an action-heavy film, so the team doesn’t want to take a chance with his health.”
The movie holds special significance as it marks Shah Rukh Khan’s first on-screen collaboration with his daughter, Suhana Khan. The initial schedule in Mumbai was completed successfully, with an international leg planned next. However, the insider revealed that the production team is now revisiting the schedule. “Earlier, King was being pegged as a Gandhi Jayanti 2026 offering. That is not possible now; it may get pushed by months to have an early 2027 release,” the source added.
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Fans noticed Shah Rukh's injury when the actor posted a video after being named the winner of National Award in the best actor category for Jawan. Netizens were worried to see his inured arm. Since then, the news of possible delay in King's release was doing the rounds. While the delay may disappoint fans, the priority remains Khan’s recovery, ensuring he can return to the action sequences that the film will have.
