Director Siddharth Anand has issued a strong appeal after leaked pictures from his much-awaited film King, which stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, surfaced online. Urging restraint, the director asked fans to stop circulating content and maintain the impact of the film on the big screen.Taking to X, Anand shared a note asking fans to refrain from sharing leaked material from the sets.“Request to all fans. Please do not post or circulate any leaked multimedia from KING sets. The team is working around the clock to ensure the best cinematic experience for everyone. Let’s wait for the surprise on the big screen and for the assets to be revealed as the King team originally intended. Thank you for your love, support and cooperation.”
❤️ Shah Rukh Khan in the role of the king.”
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This appeal comes after photos from the film’s schedule in South Africa went viral, showing Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone filming what appears to be a visually rich sequence. The images quickly spread across fan pages, sparking speculation about the story and the scale of the scene.In the leaked stills, Deepika is seen in an orange outfit, while Shah Rukh Khan is wearing a white and blue striped shirt with blue pants.
The actress’s appearance during the shoot also caught attention online, adding to the buzz around the film.King marks Shah Rukh Khan’s first on-screen collaboration with his daughter
Suhana Khan
. The film reportedly depicts Shah Rukh Khan as a hardened assassin navigating a dark underworld, with Suhana playing his protégé.Cast includes
Abhishek Bachchan
Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma and Raghav Goyal.King is scheduled to hit big theaters on December 24, 2026, positioning itself as one of the biggest Christmas releases of the year.
