The buzz surrounding Deepika Padukone's potential role in the film King alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan has been stopped. Director Siddharth Anand's recent post on X (formerly Twitter) implies that the reports are untrue. Although his message was subtle, fans are analyzing it as a rejection of Deepika's involvement in the project.
The Cryptic Post
On Monday evening, Siddharth posted a cryptic message on X, stating simply, “False.” Although he didn't specify what he was referring to, many believe it pertains to the recent rumours about Deepika joining his film 'King' alongside Shah Rukh and Suhana.
Fan Reactions
Following the director's post, fans shared their reactions. One netizen expressed relief, writing, “Thank god now i can relax," while another confirmed, ‘Deepika not part of King is confirmed." A third fan suggested, “Bring someone from South Industry," and another shared their thoughts: “I love Deepika. But I think it’s better she’s not in this movie. We already had her in Pathaan and Jawan. She’ll also be in Pathaan2. So it might be tiring for audiences to see her in KING. I say, bring Tabu, Madhuri or Kajol for the role."
Background on the Rumours
For those unfamiliar, several media reports this morning claimed that Deepika would play the role of Suhana's mother and a former lover of Shah Rukh in the revenge action thriller 'King'. The report suggested she would have an extended cameo, with her character being crucial to the storyline. However, there has been no official confirmation from the film's makers regarding this update.
The Film's Cast and Release
In 'King', Abhishek Bachchan will portray the villain, and Abhay Verma will also have a significant role. The movie is expected to hit theaters by the end of 2026.
The Cryptic Post
On Monday evening, Siddharth posted a cryptic message on X, stating simply, “False.” Although he didn't specify what he was referring to, many believe it pertains to the recent rumours about Deepika joining his film 'King' alongside Shah Rukh and Suhana.
False.
— Siddharth Anand (@justSidAnand) April 7, 2025
Fan Reactions
Following the director's post, fans shared their reactions. One netizen expressed relief, writing, “Thank god now i can relax," while another confirmed, ‘Deepika not part of King is confirmed." A third fan suggested, “Bring someone from South Industry," and another shared their thoughts: “I love Deepika. But I think it’s better she’s not in this movie. We already had her in Pathaan and Jawan. She’ll also be in Pathaan2. So it might be tiring for audiences to see her in KING. I say, bring Tabu, Madhuri or Kajol for the role."
Background on the Rumours
For those unfamiliar, several media reports this morning claimed that Deepika would play the role of Suhana's mother and a former lover of Shah Rukh in the revenge action thriller 'King'. The report suggested she would have an extended cameo, with her character being crucial to the storyline. However, there has been no official confirmation from the film's makers regarding this update.
The Film's Cast and Release
In 'King', Abhishek Bachchan will portray the villain, and Abhay Verma will also have a significant role. The movie is expected to hit theaters by the end of 2026.
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