In an exciting development for Shah Rukh Khan fans, Deepika Padukone has officially signed for a key role in Shah Rukh Khan’s next movie, King. Helmed by the acclaimed Siddharth Anand, known for blockbuster films like Pathaan, Fighter, and War, the film is set to begin filming on May 18 in Mumbai.
“Shah Rukh Khan was always clear to have Deepika Padukone on board King. Initially, the dates were not matching as Deepika was taking time off to be with the newborn kid, and also hitting the gym to get back in shape. Due to a delay in schedules of King, the timelines aligned and she is back on board the film,” as per the report of Pinkvilla.
The pre-production work of King has already started, and it is looking for a release in the last quarter of 2026. Other than Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, the action drama film also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, and Jaideep Ahlawat, among others.
The Pinkvilla report added that “After all the discussions, and setting the shoot timelines, everything has aligned well to have Deepika Padukone on board for the film. She will be shooting for her role in the second half of 2025. It’s a full-length role, and a lot more than just a cameo as reported before. Sid and his team of writers have crafted a perfect role for Deepika, that also stands true to the hype of her pairing with SRK”.
