Islamabad, 30 April 2025: Deepika Padukone is reuniting with Shah Rukh Khan for their fifth film together, joining the cast of the action-thriller King.
The film also marks a major screen appearance for the daughter of Khan, Suhana Khan.
The two actors, who worked in Om Shanti Om and Chennai Express, Happy New Year, and Pathaan, are set to rekindle their successful collaboration.
The upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand, is expected to release in late 2026.
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According to Indian media, Deepika was always considered a top choice for the film.
However, her schedule initially posed challenges due to her maternity break following the birth of her first child.
A source close to the project shared that delays in the film’s production worked in favour of the team, allowing Padukone’s calendar to align with the new shooting schedule.
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The cast of King includes several notable names beyond the leading pair. Suhana Khan plays a central role, alongside Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma.
Although official plot details remain limited, early reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan will portray a don, while Padukone is set to play the mother of Suhana Khan’s character.
The storyline is expected to be action-driven, with emotional depth rooted in family ties.
This marks Suhana Khan’s first major big-screen role after her debut in The Archies, and her collaboration with her father and Padukone adds another layer of excitement for fans.
The film’s release in late 2026 is already generating buzz, as it brings together one of Bollywood’s most celebrated on-screen duos in a high-stakes story with a fresh generational twist.
