Deepika Padukone King shooting: Leaked images from the South African schedule of King have set social media buzzing, offering a glimpse of Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan filming together despite the actor’s recently announced pregnancy. The visuals, believed to be from a song sequence shot in Cape Town, quickly spread across fan pages and online forums, triggering excitement among movie enthusiasts.
The photos surfaced online on Friday after an X user claimed they were taken during the ongoing schedule of the Siddharth Anand directorial. Soon after, the images circulated widely on Instagram, Reddit, and other social platforms, where fans praised the chemistry between the two stars.
Pregnant Deepika Padukone shoots King with SRK
In the pictures, Deepika appears in a flowing floral gown while walking across the set. Shah Rukh Khan, sporting a printed shirt and his signature salt-and-pepper hairstyle, is seen holding her hand as they move through the filming location. Crew members and equipment can also be spotted in the background, suggesting the moment was captured during a live shoot.
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Deepika & Shahrukh from the sets of KING in South Africa
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Fans quickly began analysing every detail of the visuals. One Reddit user wrote, “Why the hell is it looking like a Renaissance painting?” Another commented, “Great styling for both.” Deepika also drew particular praise for her screen presence. One fan remarked, “My eyes always land on Deepika even if she’s not in focus in the pic, even when I haven’t read the caption to expect her in the pic. She’s something else, man, look at her.”
Shah Rukh’s appearance in the film also sparked discussion online. Reacting to his look, a fan wrote, “SRK looking incredible for 60. He doesn’t need all the CGI they end up using in the final product. Hopefully they tone that st down, but since this is obviously a flashback, I’m guessing they won’t.”** Another viewer added, “SRK looks amazing, better than Jawaan and Pathaan looks.”
The leaked photos come days after Deepika and her husband, Ranveer Singh, announced they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the news through an Instagram post featuring their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test.
Despite the personal milestone, Deepika continues to remain professionally active. Apart from King, she is also filming Raaka.
About King
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King features a large ensemble cast including Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, and Jaideep Ahlawat. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the film is scheduled to hit theatres on December 24, 2026.