Deepika Padukone Flaunts Pregnancy Glow As She Shoots King With Shah Rukh Khan In Cape Town - LEAKED Pics

Leaked photos from the Cape Town set of Siddharth Anand's film King show Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan walking hand in hand, apparently for a song shoot. The images, shared online on 2 May, arrive soon after Deepika Padukone announced a second pregnancy and sparked strong reactions from fans praising both stars’ looks and chemistry.

Despite expecting another child, Deepika Padukone continues to work on two projects. Deepika Padukone is filming King with Shah Rukh Khan in South Africa while also shooting Raaka. Industry sources say schedules have been planned carefully so Deepika Padukone can keep working safely through the pregnancy.

Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan film King song sequence in Cape Town

The new King photos, posted by an X user and said to be from the Cape Town schedule, show Deepika Padukone in a flowing floral gown on location. Shah Rukh Khan appears beside Deepika Padukone in an unbuttoned printed shirt, sporting salt-and-pepper hair, holding a hand while walking past visible crew members and equipment on the set.

Shortly after the X post, fan accounts and cinema enthusiasts reshared the King pictures of Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan across Instagram, Reddit and other social platforms. On Reddit, discussions around the King shoot focused on how Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan looked together in the frame, with many posts concentrating on styling and visual appeal.

Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, King and fan reactions

Comments under the King set leaks highlighted the visual tone of the frame featuring Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan. One user wrote, "Why the hell is it looking like a Renaissance painting?" Another said, "Great styling for both." Many replies described Deepika Padukone’s screen presence as particularly striking compared with the surroundings.

Another Reddit user focused on Deepika Padukone in the King stills, commenting, "My eyes always land on Deepika even if she's not in focus in the pic, even when I haven't read the caption to expect her in the pic. She's something else, man, look at her." Discussions also noted how Deepika Padukone commands attention even in wide shots.

Shah Rukh Khan’s appearance in King drew similar attention, with fans discussing the 60-year-old star’s action-ready look. One comment read, "SRK looking incredible for 60. He doesn't need all the CGI they end up using in the final product. Hopefully they tone that s**t down, but since this is obviously a flashback, I'm guessing they won't." Another viewer added, "SRK looks amazing, better than Jawaan and Pathaan looks."

Deepika Padukone pregnancy plans while working on King

On 27 April, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh shared on Instagram that their daughter, Dua, held a positive pregnancy test in a picture, signalling their growing family. The post featuring Dua quickly went viral, with fans and colleagues posting congratulations and warm comments for the couple and wishing Deepika Padukone good health.

A source told Hindustan Times that Deepika Padukone plans to keep working during the pregnancy on both King and Raaka. The insider said, "During her pregnancy, Deepika Padukone is shooting intense action sequences for Raaka. She will continue to shoot for the film throughout her pregnancy," adding that Deepika Padukone and the production teams have implemented several precautions on set.

King cast with Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan

King brings Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan back together with an ensemble cast. Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi and Jaideep Ahlawat also appear in key roles. For Suhana Khan, King will be the first theatrical release after the 2024 Netflix film The Archies. Siddharth Anand directs, with Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures backing the project.

Producers have locked 24 December 2026 for the theatrical release of King, placing Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan’s film in the Christmas period. Industry watchers expect the King schedule, including overseas shoots like Cape Town, to continue over the next two years as the production moves through multiple locations and stages.