Overview

• Deepika Padukone has been officially confirmed for an extended cameo in Siddharth Anand's action thriller 'King,' starring Shah Rukh Khan.
• Her role, scheduled to be filmed over 10-12 days in October, marks her post-maternity return to the big screen.
• Director Siddharth Anand previously denied rumors of her involvement, but insider sources have now verified her participation.
• Casting discussions are ongoing for an impactful role that may involve Amitabh Bachchan, though no final decisions have been announced.
• The film, which also marks Suhana Khan's Bollywood debut, is targeting a Q4 2026 release with music by Sachin-Jigar and a score by Anirudh.