Deepika Padukone flaunts her pregnancy glow as she joins Shah Rukh Khan on 'King' sets in South Africa - PICS
ETimes | May 1, 2026 7:39 AM CST
Deepika Padukone has set social media into a frenzy after new pictures from the sets of her next film ' King ' surfaced online. The mommy-to-be, stepped out on the film sets in Cape Town, South Africa, hand-in-hand with her leading man, Shah Rukh Khan .
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan shooot in South AfricaDressed in matching earthy-tone outfits, the actress stunned onlookers as she flaunted her “pregnancy glow” during an outdoor shoot. In the viral pics from the sets, the actress was all smiles as SRK led the way on the sets. While DP rocked a flowing dress that seemed to conceal her baby bump, Shah Rukh was seen in a rugged new avatar, sporting a striped button-down shirt with blue trousers and statement accessories.
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's pics go viral
The development comes shortly after Padukone and her husband Ranveer Singh announced that they are expecting their second child. Despite her pregnancy, the actress continued to honour her professional commitments, returning to film sets soon after the announcement. The actress was spotted jetting out of Mumbai early this week, with hubby Ranveer Singh by her side.
About 'King' South Africa schedule
Industry reports indicate that Padukone has been actively filming for ‘King’, an ambitious action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand, which also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and many others.
The team is currently in South Africa for an ambitious 18-day climax shoot. As per reports, the team will shoot for a week in Cape Town before heading back to Mumbai for a 10-day schedule. As per reports, the cast will also be shooting some stylised action sequences.
'King' release date
'King', that is slated for a Christmas 2026 release, has already generated significant buzz for its scale and star power. The film which marks Shah Rukh's first on-screen collab with daughter Suhana Khan, will reportedly clash with the Hollywood blockbusters 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Dune: Part Three' which are both lined up to hit the big screens a week prior to 'King'.
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan shooot in South AfricaDressed in matching earthy-tone outfits, the actress stunned onlookers as she flaunted her “pregnancy glow” during an outdoor shoot. In the viral pics from the sets, the actress was all smiles as SRK led the way on the sets. While DP rocked a flowing dress that seemed to conceal her baby bump, Shah Rukh was seen in a rugged new avatar, sporting a striped button-down shirt with blue trousers and statement accessories.
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's pics go viral
The development comes shortly after Padukone and her husband Ranveer Singh announced that they are expecting their second child. Despite her pregnancy, the actress continued to honour her professional commitments, returning to film sets soon after the announcement. The actress was spotted jetting out of Mumbai early this week, with hubby Ranveer Singh by her side.
About 'King' South Africa schedule
Industry reports indicate that Padukone has been actively filming for ‘King’, an ambitious action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand, which also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and many others.
The team is currently in South Africa for an ambitious 18-day climax shoot. As per reports, the team will shoot for a week in Cape Town before heading back to Mumbai for a 10-day schedule. As per reports, the cast will also be shooting some stylised action sequences.
'King' release date
'King', that is slated for a Christmas 2026 release, has already generated significant buzz for its scale and star power. The film which marks Shah Rukh's first on-screen collab with daughter Suhana Khan, will reportedly clash with the Hollywood blockbusters 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Dune: Part Three' which are both lined up to hit the big screens a week prior to 'King'.
READ NEXT
-
May Day 2026: ‘Healthy Psychosocial Workplaces’ Is In Focus This Year - Know Meaning, Importance And More
-
Ek Din Twitter Reviews: ‘Film Borrows Everything Except Climax,’ Says Internet; Asks, ‘Ye Chalegi Ek Bhi Din?’
-
Punjab Assembly Special Session Today: Will AAP Seek Trust Vote To Counter ‘Operation Lotus’?
-
GT Beat RCB By 4 Wickets; RCB Miss Chance To Go Top Of Points Table After Another Defeat In IPL 2026
-
Amazon, Meta Join Hands To Battle Against Google Pay & PhonePe's UPI Dominance in India
