Amitabh Bachchan has stirred a wave of excitement among Bollywood fans by confirming that his son, Abhishek Bachchan, has officially started shooting for King, the much-awaited film headlined by Shah Rukh Khan. The revelation came straight from Big B’s social media handle, where he posted an affectionate message sending his blessings to Abhishek, fondly referring to him as “Bhaiyu.”
King: Amitabh Bachchan Confirms Abhishek Bachchan Begins Shoot
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has officially confirmed that his son, Abhishek Bachchan, has begun shooting for Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated action thriller King. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Amitabh shared a heartfelt tweet on June 28, celebrating Abhishek’s first day on set and showering him with blessings:
“T 5425 – ek chap ke kuch hi dinon mein , release hone waali hai .. aur ek aur nayi film ki shuruaat ho gayi hai .. pehla din film ‘KING’ ki shooting … My blessings Bhaiyu .. love and more ❤ And one more film shooting is complete and ready and coming soon .. my prayers ever.”
The tweet confirmed two major updates: the completion of another film’s shoot and the beginning of Abhishek’s first day on King, sparking widespread speculation about Abhishek’s role in the project.
Amitabh Bachchan’s announcement has now added a new dimension to the film’s excitement, confirming that Abhishek has started shooting for King. This marks reunion of Abhishek Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, who have worked together in Farah Khan’s Happy New Year earlier. Abhishek Bachchan also starred in Bob Biswas bankrolled by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. Fans have already started speculating about Abhishek’s character and whether he will appear in a pivotal role opposite Shah Rukh.
What We Know About ‘King’ So Far
King marks Shah Rukh Khan’s return to large‑scale action under the direction of Siddharth Anand, who previously delivered hits like War, Pathaan, and Fighter. Adding to the excitement, King is set to star Suhana Khan, Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, in her first theatrical feature with her father.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma, Suhana Khan making her theatrical debut, and now Abhishek Bachchan in a pivotal antagonist role
King officially went on floors earlier this year, with Suhana and Abhay Verma commencing shoot ahead of SRK’s involvement. Shah Rukh’s jail sequence, shot at Mumbai’s Mehboob Studios, has already received buzz for its high octane action.
The film is currently aiming for an October–December 2026 release window, with industry insiders hinting at a potential Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) 2026 premiere. Meanwhile, the production is progressing at a rapid pace.
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King: Major Outdoor Schedule To Kick Off in Scotland From September
According to reports, Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan will fly to Scotland in September for a crucial outdoor schedule of King. According to sources, SRK and Suhana “will be shooting there for around 40 to 50 days,” with both actors shooting together for the entire stretch. It is said to be a key schedule in Scotland envisaged to capture dramatic action and emotional depth under the direction of Anand.
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