King: Did Siddharth Anand just confirm Deepika Padukone as leading lady in Shah Rukh Khan’s actioner? Here’s why we think so

The collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand for the movie King is generating lots of buzz. Behind-the-scenes work on this action-packed thriller is moving forward rapidly, and TopMob has exclusively revealed that Deepika Padukone will be joining the cast in a significant role. Not long after, director Siddharth Anand posted a mysterious message suggesting that the news about Deepika’s involvement may indeed be true.

Shortly following our announcement today, April 29th, that Deepika Padukone has been cast in a crucial part for the movie King, director Siddharth Anand posted a mysterious message on his social platform. In a concise yet meaningful way, he penned, “Now it’s true.

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More recently, news emerged stating that the actress from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is joining the cast of King, portraying Suhana Khan’s mother and a former love interest of Shah Rukh Khan’s character in the movie.

Instead, Anand posted a mysterious message about X with the word “False.” This led many online users to speculate that his statement was a response to the unverified rumors circulating on the internet.

In a separate report, a source familiar with the project revealed that Shah Rukh Khan had originally planned to include Deepika Padukone in the film ‘King’. At first, there was a clash in schedules due to Deepika needing time for her newborn and fitness commitments. However, the production of ‘King’ faced delays, and now that their schedules have synchronized, Deepika is once again part of the project.

Deepika will begin filming her part in 2025’s second half. This isn’t just a brief appearance, but a substantial role as previously suggested. The script for this role was specifically tailored by Sid and his team to suit Deepika perfectly, and it aligns with the excitement surrounding her collaboration with SRK.

Under the guidance of director Siddharth Anand, the movie titled “King” boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Suhana Khan, Arshad Warsi, and Jaideep Ahlawat in significant roles. The creators have announced their intention to premiere this film during the final quarter of 2026; however, they will confirm the exact release date once production begins next month.

Which genre did you like Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone’s pairing the most?
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have worked in several cherished films including Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, and more.
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2025-04-29 18:07