The Golden Pair is Back! SRK and Deepika Padukone Resume Shooting for 'King'
The wait is finally over for Bollywood fans! The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, and the reigning queen, Deepika Padukone, have officially reunited on a film set.
After taking a well-deserved maternity break, Deepika has made her highly anticipated return to the cameras, and she is kicking things off with a massive action-thriller. As of May 2026, the duo has resumed shooting for the mega-budget project King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh.
If their track record with Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan, and Jawan is any indication, we are about to witness another historic box office tsunami! Here is everything you need to know about the latest shooting schedule and what to expect from the movie.
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Deepika's Grand Action Comeback
Fans have been eagerly waiting to see Deepika Padukone back in action after her pregnancy, and she is reportedly pulling no punches for her return.
According to leaked reports from the sets, the current shooting schedule involves a massive, high-octane action sequence featuring both SRK and Deepika. Known for pulling off incredible stunts in Pathaan and Fighter, Deepika is reportedly undergoing intense physical training on set to get back into her formidable action-hero avatar.
The chemistry between SRK and Deepika is legendary, and insiders claim the atmosphere on set has been absolutely electric since she arrived.
What is 'King' Actually About?
If you haven't been keeping up with the buzz, King is easily one of the most anticipated Bollywood films of the decade, primarily because of its groundbreaking cast.
Not only does it feature the reunion of SRK and Deepika, but it also marks the highly anticipated big-screen theatrical debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, Suhana Khan.
Directed by Sujoy Ghosh and co-produced by Siddharth Anand (the mastermind behind Pathaan and War), King is a gritty, fast-paced action thriller. Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly playing a grey-shaded, underworld "Don" type character who mentors a young protégé (played by Suhana) through a dangerous global syndicate. Deepika's exact role is being kept tightly under wraps, but rumors suggest she plays a powerful, wildcard character who shifts the entire dynamic of the plot!
Box Office Expectations & Release
With shooting running at full speed through the summer of 2026, the makers are ensuring the VFX and action choreography are world-class. While an exact release date hasn't been officially locked in, industry experts are predicting a massive late 2026 or early 2027 theatrical release.
Given the star power, the emotional father-daughter dynamic, and the SRK-Deepika reunion, King is already being projected as the next ₹1,000 crore blockbuster.
