King: Shah Rukh Khan-Suhana Khan film set to roll, but India-Pakistan tensions may push shoot schedule

The nation felt a sense of relief when India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10, 2025, following days of intensified conflict. Many industries have found relief from the new information; the Indian film industry, for example, has resumed some shoots after briefly pausing them. Still, reportedly, everyone in Bollywood is being extra careful as they figure out if it's a good idea to proceed with their current plans.

High anticipation surrounds King

The upcoming film King, starring Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan, is one of the most talked-about projects at the moment. According to reports, filming was supposed to commence on May 16, but Siddharth Anand's film has been in pre-production for months.

A source told Mid Day that things remain sensitive and the situation is dynamic. As a result, everyone is debating whether or not to put their projects on floors at the moment. The crew of "King" has been preparing for May 16—the anticipated start of filming—for some time now. Going on set when tensions are lower is ideal, so a little postponement is not uncommon.

Border tensions impact film events

Military tensions at the border escalated last week, affecting both national sentiment and some cinematic events. The continuing tension caused delays for the audio launch of Thug Life (starring Kamal Haasan [whose last blockbuster was Vikram and also Uttama Villain]) and the trailer launch of Sitaare Zameen Par (starring Aamir Khan [whose last appearance was a cameo in Salaam Venky]). As a result of these changes, the industry as a whole is feeling the impacts, and reports indicate that some producers are rethinking their support for certain projects.

Everyone is feeling the repercussions of the war between Pakistan and India. There is a lack of confidence that releasing films currently would be profitable. They are also considering delaying the launch of major initiatives. The source further stated that the sector is exercising caution.

Production houses reassess plans

Production companies are rethinking their schedules and resource allocation due to uncertainty, even though no film shoots have been delayed yet. Given the ongoing changes in the political atmosphere, it is likely that Bollywood will proceed cautiously in the upcoming weeks.