Deepika Padukone has wrapped up all her professional commitments and is now gearing up to welcome her second baby with Ranveer Singh. The actress is reportedly due around October-November this year.
Before taking a maternity break, Padukone shot for two much-anticipated movies – King and Raaka. While she balances her professional and personal commitments amid her second pregnancy, the actress made a rare appearance in Mumbai on Tuesday. She was seen with Ranveer outside a restaurant in the city. The couple stepped out with tight security. Deepika and Ranveer were filmed outside Benne, a renowned café serving special benne (butter) dosas along with other South Indian delicacies.
Deepika Padukone steps out with Ranveer Singh
In the viral video, were seen exiting Benne after enjoying a hearty meal. The actress was dressed in a casual and comfortable co-ord set, whereas Singh wore black pants and a relaxed T-shirt. They covered their faces with masks.
Ranveer Singh to start Pralay shoot
While Deepika has not announced a new film after King and Raaka, Ranveer will be commencing the shoot of Pralay with Kalyani Priyadarshan in August. The schedule will go on till Diwali, after which the production is reportedly taking a break. Ranveer will be going on paternity leave following the birth of his second child. The production is expected to resume in 2027.
Deepika Padukone wraps King, Raaka shoots
Before taking maternity leave, Deepika was in South Africa to shoot a song with Shah Rukh Khan for . Reportedly, she also shot some important action sequences for the climax. Along with Shah Rukh and Deepika, the schedule also required Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan to be in South Africa. Pictures and videos of Shah Rukh and Deepika shooting for a song in picturesque locations went viral. Dua Padukone Singh, Ranveer and Deepika’s daughter, was also on set with her father.
After the South Africa schedule for King, Deepika returned to Mumbai and dived straight into the shoot of Raaka, where she reportedly had 50 to 60 days of work left. During those days, she filmed crucial action scenes. There were reports of the makers of the sci-fi action thriller trimming her role due to pregnancy. However, an official statement from Allu Arjun’s team denied the speculation.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh marriage
Deepika and Ranveer tied the knot in November 2018 at Lake Como in Italy. They had two ceremonies – Sindhi and Konkani. The celebrity couple welcomed Dua Padukone Singh in September 2024. She turned a year old in 2025. Dua will be two when she meets her baby sister or brother.
The actress announced her second pregnancy on April 19 with an adorable picture of Dua holding the pregnancy testing kit in her hand.