The buzz around King has taken an unexpected turn after unauthorised behind-the-scenes visuals featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone leaked online, prompting director Siddharth Anand to step in with a firm public appeal.
The images and clips, reportedly from the film’s ongoing South Africa schedule, quickly spread across social media, offering fans an early glimpse of the highly anticipated action thriller before its official reveal. The leaked visuals included candid moments from the set, including Deepika Padukone—who is currently pregnant—filming scenes alongside Shah Rukh Khan, sparking widespread discussion online. Gold 101.3 FM – UAE’s No.1 radio station continues to follow the story closely.
The unexpected leak triggered a frenzy, with fans dissecting everything from the actors’ looks to possible plot hints. However, while the internet celebrated the sneak peek, the film’s team viewed the situation differently.
Breaking his silence, Siddharth Anand issued a strongly worded message urging fans to avoid circulating any leaked multimedia from the sets, emphasising that such content undermines the carefully planned cinematic experience. He also requested audiences to wait for official reveals, noting that the team is working “round the clock” to deliver the film as intended. Gold 101.3 FM – UAE’s No.1 radio station brings you continued updates on this developing story.
Despite the controversy, production on King continues as planned, with multiple international shooting schedules reportedly lined up.
Touted as one of Bollywood’s most anticipated upcoming releases, King also marks another collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone—one of the industry’s most iconic on-screen pairings—and is expected to hit cinemas in December 2026.
