Deepika Padukone is not slowing down. Just two days after announcing her second pregnancy on April 19, the actor was back on the sets of her upcoming film ‘King’, filming a high-energy action sequence alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the shoot signals that it is very much business as usual for one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.

Deepika Padukone returns to ‘King’ sets after announcing pregnancy

According to the Mid-Day report, Deepika Padukone returned to the ‘King’ set on April 21, kicking off a two-day shoot of an action sequence with Shah Rukh Khan at Golden Tobacco Studio in Vile Parle. The report stated, “Shah Rukh and Deepika filmed the scene on April 21 and 22, with the latter dressed in an all-white outfit. A special set was constructed at Golden Tobacco Studio in Vile Parle. The combat choreography is in line with the film’s larger-than-life treatment.“

More about Deepika Padukone’s and SRK’s action sequence

Director Siddharth Anand, known for his visually grand filmmaking style, has designed a hyper-stylized fight sequence where the two superstars battle eight fighters together. More action-heavy shoot days are reportedly on the way. The report added, “Siddharth has planned another elaborate set-piece against a sandy backdrop. It will be shot in a Mira Road studio.”

Deepika Padukone’s packed schedule

Deepika Padukone, who welcomed her first child Dua with husband Ranveer Singh in September 2024, is juggling a busy slate. Alongside ‘King’, she also has the Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Raaka’ in the pipeline.

More about Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan

This will be the sixth film together for Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, a pair that has consistently delivered box office hits. Their previous collaborations include ‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Chennai Express’, ‘Happy New Year’, ‘Pathaan’, and ‘Jawan’.