Deepika Padukone has sent social media into a frenzy after new pictures from the sets of her upcoming film 'King' surfaced online. The mommy-to-be stepped out on the film sets in Cape Town, South Africa, hand-in-hand with her leading man, Shah Rukh Khan.
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan Shoot in South Africa
Dressed in matching earthy-tone outfits, the actress stunned onlookers as she flaunted her “pregnancy glow” during an outdoor shoot. In the viral pictures from the sets, the actress was all smiles while SRK led the way. Deepika Padukone rocked a flowing dress that seemed to conceal her baby bump, while Shah Rukh Khan was seen in a rugged new avatar, sporting a striped button-down shirt with blue trousers and statement accessories.
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's Pictures Go Viral
A look at the pictures from the sets also suggests that Shah Rukh has ditched his salt-and-pepper look and returned to a darker hairdo. The actor made waves when he first stepped onto the film sets sporting grey hair.
This development comes shortly after Padukone and her husband Ranveer Singh announced they are expecting their second child. Despite her pregnancy, the actress has continued to honor her professional commitments, returning to film sets soon after the announcement. She was spotted jetting out of Mumbai early this week, with hubby Ranveer Singh by her side.
About 'King' South Africa Schedule
Industry reports indicate that Padukone has been actively filming for 'King', an ambitious action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. The film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and many others.
The team is currently in South Africa for an ambitious 18-day climax shoot. According to reports, the team will shoot for a week in Cape Town before heading back to Mumbai for a 10-day schedule. The cast will also be shooting some stylized action sequences.
'King' Release Date
'King', slated for a Christmas 2026 release, has already generated significant buzz for its scale and star power. The film, which marks Shah Rukh's first on-screen collaboration with daughter Suhana Khan, will reportedly clash with Hollywood blockbusters 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Dune: Part Three', both lined up to hit the big screens a week prior to 'King'.
