Mumbai: While Deepika Padukone has stepped away from high-profile projects like Kalki 2898 AD, she’s already moving on to something equally exciting.
The actress has officially begun filming King, marking her sixth collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan. The duo was last seen together in Jawan.
On Saturday, Deepika gave fans a glimpse of the shoot’s first day by sharing a candid Instagram photo holding Shah Rukh Khan’s hand. Along with the picture, she penned a heartfelt note reflecting on a lesson she learned from him nearly 18 years ago.
“The very first lesson he taught me almost 18 years ago while filming Om Shanti Om was that the experience of making a movie, and the people you make it with, matter far more than its success. I couldn’t agree more and have applied that learning to every decision I’ve made since. And that’s probably why we’re back making our sixth movie together. #king #day1”
King will mark the sixth time Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone share the screen. From her debut blockbuster Om Shanti Om to hits like Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan, and Jawan, the pair has consistently delivered memorable performances for fans.
This news comes just days after Deepika was officially removed from another major project, the sequel to Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD. Vyjayanthi Movies made the announcement via its X account on Thursday.
In their statement, the production house said the decision came after “careful consideration”:
“This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. A film like Kalki 2898 AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works.”
Earlier in May, reports had also suggested that Deepika had been replaced in Prabhas’ Spirit, another major project directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The makers later confirmed that Animal actress Triptii Dimri had joined the cast.
