Siddharth Anand brings 10 Russian fighters to Mumbai for Shah Rukh Khan's King

Shah Rukh Khan in ‘King’. Pics/Youtube, Instagram

There's more action coming Shah Rukh Khan's way as he gears up for the next leg of ‘King'. mid-day has learnt that filmmaker Siddharth Anand has flown in 10 Russian fighters for a key action set-piece that will be filmed at Golden Tobacco Studios in Vile Parle, Mumbai, next week.

According to sources close to the production, an elaborate set depicting an old and long abandoned mill has been constructed at the venue. Beginning March 23, it will be a week-long shoot of fight sequences featuring Khan. "It's one of the most elaborate action stretches planned for the film. The stunts designed are gritty and realistic, and the stunt artistes have been prepping for the past few weeks."

Siddharth Anand

It's not all kicks and punches though. The director will also film a special dance sequence, which insiders are touting to be a special highlight, next month. The source added, "It's designed as a big moment in the film - visually striking and mounted on a scale that complements the larger-than-life tone of ‘King'." The movie also stars Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, and Suhana Khan.

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When ‘King' is slated to release