'King': SRK and Deepika to reunite for October 26 song shoot

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are reportedly set to reunite for a grand song sequence in their upcoming film ‘King’. According to Variety, the shoot is scheduled to begin in Mumbai on October 26, with choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant reportedly leading the sequence. The song is also expected to feature the film’s ensemble cast.The reported shoot marks another milestone in Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s on-screen association, which began with ‘Om Shanti Om’ in 2007. The duo has since appeared together in several films, including ‘Chennai Express’, ‘Happy New Year’, ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’.

‘King’ song shoot reportedly scheduled for October 26

Preparations are reportedly underway in Mumbai for the upcoming song sequence, which is expected to bring together members of the film’s principal cast.

According to Variety, filming is scheduled to commence on October 26, with Vaibhavi Merchant reportedly choreographing the number.Details about the song, including its title, music composer and other creative collaborators, have not been confirmed in the available information. The reported sequence has nevertheless added to the anticipation surrounding the film.

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s on-screen journey

‘King’ will mark another collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, whose on-screen partnership began with Farah Khan’s ‘Om Shanti Om’ in 2007.

The film marked Deepika’s debut in Hindi cinema and established her pairing with Shah Rukh Khan.The actors reunited in Rohit Shetty’s ‘Chennai Express’ in 2013 and ‘Happy New Year’ in 2014. They subsequently shared the screen in Siddharth Anand’s ‘Pathaan’ and Atlee’s ‘Jawan’, both released in 2023.Their collaborations have spanned romance, comedy and action, making their reunion in ‘King’ one of the film’s key talking points.

Siddharth Anand directs the ensemble cast of ‘King’

‘King’ is directed by Siddharth Anand, who has co-written the screenplay with Sujoy Ghosh, Suresh Nair and Sagar Pandya. Shah Rukh Khan headlines the project, with Deepika Padukone among its prominent cast members.The film also features Suhana Khan, who is set to make her theatrical debut with the project. Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma are also part of the ensemble.With its high-profile cast and Siddharth Anand at the helm, ‘King’ is among Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated upcoming projects.

Shah Rukh Khan’s last theatrical release was ‘Dunki’

Shah Rukh Khan’s most recent theatrical release was Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Dunki’, which arrived in cinemas in December 2023. The actor had three theatrical releases that year, beginning with ‘Pathaan’ in January, followed by ‘Jawan’ in September and ‘Dunki’ in December.‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’ emerged as major box-office successes, making 2023 a significant year in Shah Rukh Khan’s career. His next projects continue to attract considerable interest, with ‘King’ generating attention for its ensemble cast and the reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.