Deepika starts shoot for King with Shah Rukh Khan amid Kalki 2 controversy, writes 'the people you make movie with, matter far more than its success

Deepika Padukone, Shahrukh Khan,

Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan are back on set together, and the actress made sure to mark the occasion with an emotional note. On Saturday, Deepika shared first post after her exit from Kalki 2 as her shooting for King kicked off, reminding fans why her bond with Shah Rukh goes beyond just co-stars.

In her post, Deepika wrote: “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 6th movie together? #king #day1”

A Bond That Goes Back to Om Shanti Om

It was 2007 when Deepika made her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh in Om Shanti Om. Since then, the duo has delivered hits like Chennai Express, Happy New Year, and most recently, Pathaan. Fans still call them one of the most iconic on-screen pairs of modern Hindi cinema.

What stands out is how Deepika credits Shah Rukh for shaping her perspective early in her career. The lesson she highlighted—that filmmaking is about people and experience more than box office numbers—strikes a chord in an industry often obsessed with hits and misses.

Fans React With Excitement

Minutes after Deepika’s post, social media lit up. ARMYs of SRK and Deepika flooded comments with excitement. The one special fan was none other than Ranveer Singh, who in comments wrote, "Bestest Besties!" with heart and evil eye.

One user wrote, “May you be the best always , no downturn can touch you” Another added, “The OG KING N QUEEN”

Why is King Special?

King is Shah Rukh's first on-screen partnership with his daughter Suhana Khan that makes it even more exciting. Powerhouses Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal are among the cast members. Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, and Anil Kapoor are also anticipated to make cameo appearances.

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Looking Ahead

With King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the film is already being touted as one of the most anticipated projects of 2026. For Deepika and Shah Rukh, it’s more than just another collaboration—it’s a reminder of how their journey together has come full circle.

FAQsQ1: What did Deepika Padukone say about Shah Rukh Khan in her post?
She recalled a lesson he taught her during Om Shanti Om, about valuing the experience and people in filmmaking over success.

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Q2: How many films have Deepika and Shah Rukh worked on together?
King will mark their sixth collaboration, following hits like Chennai Express and Pathaan.

Q3: Who is directing Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film King?
The film is being helmed by Sujoy Ghosh.