Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has sent fans into a frenzy on social media after new pictures from the sets of her upcoming film ‘King’ surfaced online. The photos in question saw the actress make her debut while filming at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
Deepika Padukone debuts her baby bump
The actress, who announced last month that she is pregnant with her second child with husband, Ranveer Singh, was seen cradling her bump while out and about with her team. In contrast to her brightly colored outfit and glamorous look during the shoot, Deepika was seen wearing a plaid outfit with an oversized shirt. Photos and videos from the outdoor timeline quickly went viral, with fans mesmerized by the mother-to-be.
Shah Rukh Khan’s bodyguard blocks the camera bugs
Leading man Shah Rukh Khan was also seen on the sets. The star was seen by fans walking on set with his team. However, upon noticing fans taking pictures of him, Shah Rukh’s bodyguard was seen swaying and holding an umbrella to prevent taking pictures.
Siddharth Anand asks fans to stop sharing leaked photos
The post read: “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 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.”
Ranveer Singh accompanies Deepika Padukone for the shoot
Reports suggest that the film’s team is currently shooting an 18-day climax sequence in Cape Town before continuing production in Mumbai.Although he is not seen in the pictures, actor Ranveer Singh, who achieved huge success with his films ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, is reportedly standing next to his pregnant wife. The couple was seen leaving Mumbai early this week, just in time for the shoot.
King release date
Featuring an ensemble cast including Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, ‘King’ is one of the most anticipated Bollywood releases of 2026. The film will hit the big screens on Christmas 2026.
