Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan have set the internet buzzing after leaked behind-the-scenes pictures from King surfaced online. The viral photos show the superstar duo holding hands during the film’s Cape Town shoot, leaving fans excited about their reunion on screen.
The leaked images arrived just days after Deepika Padukone announced her second pregnancy with husband Ranveer Singh. Despite the happy personal news, the actress has continued shooting for her upcoming films, proving once again why she remains one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.
Deepika Padukone And Shah Rukh Khan’s Pic From King Shoot Goes Viral
The photos, believed to be from the ongoing South Africa schedule of King, first surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) before spreading rapidly across Instagram and Reddit.
In the pictures, Deepika Padukone is seen in a flowy kaftan-style long dress. She wore her hair loose in soft curls and flashed a bright smile. Shah Rukh Khan looked stylish in a black-and-white striped mesh shirt paired with navy blue trousers.
The two stars were seen holding hands at the location while crew members stood nearby. Their chemistry instantly became the biggest talking point online.
Netizens Compare King To Jawan And Pathaan
Fans wasted no time reacting to the leaked stills. Many praised Shah Rukh Khan’s fresh look and Deepika Padukone’s graceful presence.
A Reddit user wrote, “SRK looks amazing, better than Jawaan and Pathaan looks.”
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Another commented, “They are looking so much better than they were in Pathaan.”
A third user trolled, “Budhape me bhi deepika hi chahiye.”
The reactions clearly show that audience expectations from King are already sky-high.
Deepika Padukone Shooting During Second Pregnancy
Deepika Padukone recently announced her second pregnancy through a sweet Instagram post with Ranveer Singh. The post featured their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test, drawing warm wishes from fans and celebrities.
According to reports, Deepika has continued filming for both King and Raaka during her pregnancy.
A source told HT, “During her pregnancy, Deepika Padukone is shooting intense action sequences for Raaka. She will continue to shoot for the film throughout her pregnancy.”
Reports also state that all necessary precautions are being taken on set.
All About King
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is one of the most-awaited Bollywood films of 2026. Apart from Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, the film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles.
The movie marks Suhana Khan’s theatrical debut after The Archies. Backed by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King is set to release in cinemas on December 24, 2026.
