Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are back together on screen, and the internet is already going crazy. Leaked behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets of King, shot in South Africa, have gone viral, showing the superstar duo walking towards each other during what appears to be a romantic song sequence.
The visuals instantly reminded fans of SRK-Kajol’s iconic song Gerua from Dilwale!
King Leaked BTS Footage Show Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Filming Romantic Song
The leaked visuals, believed to be from a song sequence shot in Cape Town, quickly spread across fan pages online. In the clip, 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 location.
Fans have been going gaga over the BTS visuals. The dreamy location and the choreography reminded fans of visuals of SRK and Kajol’s cult song Gerua. Many noted that the BTS stills alone looked better than finished scenes from other big films.
One Reddit user wrote that SRK looks amazing, saying he looks better than his appearances in Jawan and Pathaan. This makes one thing clear, than people are already excited about what this on-screen reunion will bring on the big screen.
In the last few days, several BTS footage of SRK and Deepika from King shoot have emerged online.
King Plot, Cast, Release Date
King tells the story of a mentor and disciple who embark on a dangerous journey. The film is said to be set across two different timelines, showing Shah Rukh Khan’s character at two different stages of life.
In the younger timeline, SRK’s character reportedly faces off against Raghav Juyal, while in the older timeline, he battles the main villain played by Abhishek Bachchan.
The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and Rani Mukerji. It is also a very special film as it marks Shah Rukh Khan’s first on-screen appearance alongside his real-life daughter, Suhana Khan, in a theatrical release.
The film’s soundtrack is composed by Sachin-Jigar, while the background score is being handled by Anirudh Ravichander. There is also buzz about British singer Ed Sheeran contributing to a track for the film, with reports suggesting he recorded a Hindi song especially for it.
Backed by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King is set to release in cinemas on December 24, 2026. King is easily one of the most awaited Bollywood films in recent years.