The production of the upcoming action film King, starring Shah Rukh Khan and directed by Siddharth Anand, has undergone a significant scheduling change. A planned desert action sequence, originally set to be filmed in Dubai starting April 9, 2026, was cancelled due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the production team had already secured the necessary permissions for the week-long shoot, the makers ultimately decided to prioritize the safety of the cast and crew.
In response to the cancellation, the production team has recreated the elaborate desert set at a studio in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Sources indicate that this move allows the director more control over the complex action beats and lighting required for the sequence. The scene is reported to be an intense set-piece that begins with a high-speed chase and transitions into a combat sequence featuring Anil Kapoor and Suhana Khan.
The moment the news came out, the report got viral on social media, check the news on social media particularly on microblogging site called X or formerly known as Twitter, have a look as under:
Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated project, ‘King,’ has hit a major roadblock, as the action-drama’s international shoot scheduled for Dubai has reportedly been cancelled due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.#ShahRukhKhan #King #DNAUpdates pic.twitter.com/8DP4u5NuhI
— DNA (@dna) March 30, 2026
King boasts a massive ensemble cast, including Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, and Jaideep Ahlawat, among others. Despite the change in filming locations, the production remains on track for its high-profile holiday release. The film is currently scheduled to hit theaters on December 24, 2026, making it one of the most anticipated titles for the Christmas weekend. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.
